What is the Spanish word for "precariously"?

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

English

precariously

Spanish

precariamente

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Alternative translations of "precariously"

inseguramente
arriesgadamente
temerariamente

Examples of how to use "precariously" in Spanish

English
The vase teetered precariously on the edge.
Spanish
El jarrón se tambaleaba peligrosamente en el borde.
English
The ladder leaned precariously against the wall.
Spanish
La escalera se apoyaba de manera precaria contra la pared.
English
She balanced the vase precariously on the shelf.
Spanish
Ella equilibraba el jarrón de manera precaria en la estantería.
English
They stood precariously close to the cliff edge.
Spanish
Se pararon peligrosamente cerca del borde del acantilado.
English
The stack of books teetered precariously on the desk.
Spanish
La pila de libros se tambaleaba precariamente sobre el escritorio.

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