What is the Spanish word for "fumble"?

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

English

fumble

Spanish

tropezar

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Alternative translations of "fumble"

manosear
buscar a tientas
fallar
balbucear

Examples of how to use "fumble" in Spanish

English
My friend fumbled for his keys.
Spanish
Mi amigo buscó torpemente sus llaves.
English
I fumble with my keys every morning
Spanish
Yo tropiezo con mis llaves todas las mañanas.
English
She fumbled the ball during practice
Spanish
Ella perdió el balón durante la práctica.
English
He is fumbling to find his phone
Spanish
Él está buscando torpemente su teléfono.
English
They have fumbled through the explanation
Spanish
Ellos han improvisado la explicación.

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