rocky

• Describe algo lleno de piedras o rocas, o, en sentido figurado, una situación difícil, inestable o llena de problemas.

Describes something that is full of rocks or stones, or figuratively, a situation that is difficult, unstable, or full of problems.

1. Full of rocksA2formal

   Containing many rocks or stones; rugged terrain.

   rocoso, lleno de rocas

   • The path was rocky and difficult to walk on.
   • They built a house on a rocky hillside.
   • The beach was rocky, not sandy.

   Sinónimosboulderycraggypebblyruggedstony

   Antónimosevenflatlevelsmooth

2. Unsteady or shakyB1informal

   Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; unstable.

   inestable, tambaleante

   • The boat ride was rocky due to the high waves.
   • The table is a bit rocky; we need to fix one leg.
   • His voice was rocky with emotion.

   Sinónimosbumpyjoltyprecariousricketyshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antónimossmoothsolidstablesteady

3. Liable to rockB1informal

   Tending to move back and forth or from side to side.

   que se balancea

   • The old chair is rocky and might tip over.
   • The ladder felt rocky when he climbed it.
   • The car's suspension made the ride feel rocky.

   Sinónimosricketyshakytotteryunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antónimosfirmsolidstablesteady

4. Full of difficultiesB2informal

   Characterized by hardship, instability, or challenges.

   lleno de dificultades

   • Their marriage has been rocky for years.
   • The company had a rocky start but eventually succeeded.
   • He went through a rocky period after losing his job.

   Sinónimosbumpydifficulthardprecariousroughshakystormytoughtryingtumultuousturbulentuncertainunstable

   Antónimoseasysmoothstablesteady