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

English translation
Fumble around
phrase

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

To search or move clumsily, often in the dark.

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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