How is the word estropear translated from Spanish to English

English translation
screwing up
verb

Cometer un error o echar algo a perder.

To make a mistake or ruin something.

Examples with “estropear”

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  • Lamento mucho haber estropeado hoy la presentación. — I really regret screwing up the presentation today.

  • Está arrugando el papel para reciclarlo. — She is screwing up the paper for recycling.

  • Frunció la cara al oír aquel chiste tan malo. — He was screwing up his face at the terrible joke.

  • ¿Te das cuenta de que estás estropeando otra vez el calendario del proyecto? — Did you realize you're screwing up the project timeline again?

  • ¿Puedes dejar de arrugar los apuntes que te di? — Could you stop screwing up the notes I gave you?

  • ¿Por qué frunces el ceño con esa cara de desconcierto? — Why are you screwing up your face in confusion?

  • Procura no estropear esta vez el pedido del catering. — Please avoid screwing up the catering order this time.

  • Iba arrugando el mapa mientras intentaba doblarlo. — He was screwing up the map while trying to fold it.

  • Siempre frunce la cara cuando intenta concentrarse. — She always screws up her face when she's trying to concentrate.

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