How is the phrase andar a tientas translated from Spanish to English

Buscar o moverse con torpeza, a menudo en la oscuridad.

To search or move clumsily, often in the dark.

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English translation
Fumble around

Examples with “andar a tientas”

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  • Anduve a tientas buscando el interruptor de la luz. I fumbled around looking for the light switch.

  • No andes a tientas en la caja de herramientas, pregúntame. Don't fumble around in the toolbox, just ask me.

  • ¿Por qué andas a tientas debajo del asiento? Why are you fumbling around under the seat?

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FAQ about “andar a tientas”

How is “andar a tientas” translated from Spanish?
“andar a tientas” translates into English as “Fumble around”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “andar a tientas” mean?
Meaning of “andar a tientas”: Buscar o moverse con torpeza, a menudo en la oscuridad. In English — “Fumble around”.
What part of speech is “andar a tientas”?
“andar a tientas” is a phrase.
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