flounder

• Sustantivo que designa un pez plano marino, en particular varias especies de la familia de los pleuronéctidos, de cuerpo ovalado y aplanado, con ambos ojos en el lado superior, que vive en fondos arenosos o fangosos cerca de la costa.

A noun referring to a type of flatfish found in coastal waters, or a verb meaning to struggle or move clumsily. As a noun, it denotes the fish itself.

1. Type of fishB1formal

   A flatfish found in coastal waters, often used as food.

   Lenguado, platija, pez plano

   • We ordered grilled flounder for dinner.
   • The fisherman caught a large flounder near the shore.
   • Flounder is a popular dish in many coastal restaurants.

   Sinónimosfluke

• Verbo que describe movimientos torpes o descoordinados, especialmente en agua, lodo o una situación difícil, o bien avanzar con dificultad y confusión, sin rumbo claro o con resultados pobres.

A verb used to describe struggling or moving clumsily, often in a difficult situation or in water or mud.

1. Struggle or move clumsilyB2formal

   To move with difficulty, often in water, mud, or snow, making clumsy or desperate movements.

   moverse torpemente o con dificultad

   • The swimmer floundered in the rough waves before being rescued.
   • The deer floundered in the deep snow.
   • He floundered through the muddy field, trying to keep his balance.

   Sinónimosblunderfumblegropelurchstaggerstrugglestumblethrashtumblewallow

2. Struggle mentally or verballyB2formal

   To have difficulty thinking, speaking, or acting clearly; to be confused or uncertain.

   titubear, estar confundido

   • When asked the difficult question, she floundered for an answer.
   • The politician floundered during the debate, unable to defend his position.
   • He floundered through his speech, forgetting his lines.

   Sinónimosblunderfumblemuddlestrugglestumble

   Antónimosarticulatecomprehendgraspunderstand

3. Fail or be in troubleC1informal

   To be in serious trouble or to fail, especially in business or a plan.

   fracasar, estar en apuros

   • The company floundered after the CEO resigned.
   • Their relationship floundered due to constant arguments.
   • The project floundered because of a lack of funding.

   Sinónimosbackfirefailflopfoundergo wrongmiscarrystruggle

   Antónimosprospersucceedthrive