fumble

• Sustantivo que designa una acción torpe o fallida, especialmente cuando se deja caer algo o se comete un error por falta de coordinación o nerviosismo.

A noun referring to an act of using the hands clumsily or dropping something, often due to nervousness or lack of coordination.

1. Clumsy handlingB2informal

   An act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping it.

   manejo torpe

   • He made a fumble with the keys and dropped them.
   • Her fumble with the coffee cup caused a spill.
   • The magician's fumble ruined the trick.

   Sinónimosblunderbotchbungledropflubfumbling

2. Dropping the ballB2formalamericansport

   In sports, especially American football, the act of losing possession of the ball by dropping it or mishandling it.

   Balón suelto / pérdida del balón

   • The quarterback's fumble cost the team the game.
   • The referee called a fumble after the tackle.
   • He recovered his own fumble before the defense could.

   Sinónimosbutterfingersdropmuff

   Antónimoscatchgraspholdsecure

• Verbo usado para referirse a la acción de manejar algo de forma torpe o nerviosa, a menudo dejándolo caer o perdiendo el agarre.

A verb used to indicate the act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping or losing grip.

1. Handle clumsilyB1formal

   To use the hands clumsily or awkwardly, often dropping or mishandling something.

   manosear torpemente

   • He fumbled with the keys while trying to unlock the door.
   • She fumbled the ball during the game.
   • The waiter fumbled the tray, spilling drinks everywhere.

   Sinónimosbotchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   Antónimosclutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantlyB2formal

   To speak in a confused or hesitant way, often searching for words.

   Hablar con titubeos

   • He fumbled for an answer during the interview.
   • She fumbled through her speech, forgetting key points.
   • The politician fumbled when asked about the scandal.

   Sinónimosfalterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   Antónimosarticulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardlyB1informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   buscar a tientas

   • He fumbled in his pocket for a coin.
   • She fumbled around in the dark for the light switch.
   • They fumbled through the drawer looking for the manual.

   Sinónimosfloundergropescrabble