What is the Spanish word for "cumbersome"?

Learn how to say "cumbersome" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cumbersome

Spanish

engorroso

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Alternative translations of "cumbersome"

torpe
pesado
incómodo
difícil

Examples of how to use "cumbersome" in Spanish

English
The old machine was large and cumbersome.
Spanish
La vieja máquina era grande y pesada.
English
The old suitcase was heavy and cumbersome.
Spanish
La vieja maleta era pesada y aparatosa.
English
Carrying the ladder felt cumbersome on stairs.
Spanish
Llevar la escalera resultaba incómodo en las escaleras.
English
Their new procedure is slow and cumbersome.
Spanish
Su nuevo procedimiento es lento y engorroso.
English
She found the costume cumbersome but charming.
Spanish
Ella encontró el disfraz incómodo pero encantador.

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