What does "balbucear" mean in English?

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Spanish

balbucear

English

to stammer

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Alternative translations of "balbucear"

to babble
to mumble
to falter
to stutter

Examples of how to use "balbucear" in Spanish

Spanish
Balbuceó una disculpa ininteligible.
English
He mumbled an unintelligible apology.
Spanish
Yo balbuceo cuando estoy nervioso.
English
I babble when I am nervous.
Spanish
Ella balbuceó unas palabras confusas.
English
She babbled some confusing words.
Spanish
El bebé siempre balbuceaba antes de hablar.
English
The baby always babbled before speaking.
Spanish
Mañana él balbuceará durante el discurso.
English
Tomorrow he will babble during the speech.

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