How to Say "bumpy" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “bumpy” is “desigual” — use 'desigual' primarily for describing roads, terrain, or surfaces that are not level or smooth, implying unevenness..
desigual
/deh-see-GWAHL//desiˈɡwal/
Examples
Ten cuidado, el suelo está desigual.
Be careful, the floor is uneven.
Es difícil correr en este terreno tan desigual.
It is hard to run on such bumpy terrain.
La pintura quedó desigual en la pared.
The paint looks patchy on the wall.
One Form for All
This word ends in a consonant, so it doesn't change for boys or girls. You say 'el camino desigual' and 'la calle desigual'—the ending stays exactly the same!
Don't add an 'a'
Mistake: “La mesa está desiguala.”
Correction: La mesa está desigual. Even though 'mesa' is feminine, words ending in 'l' usually don't add an 'a'.
irregular
/ee-rre-goo-lar//ireɣuˈlaɾ/
Examples
Caminar por el terreno irregular fue difícil.
Walking through the uneven terrain was difficult.
La pared tiene una superficie irregular.
The wall has a bumpy surface.
Su respiración era irregular después de correr.
His breathing was unsteady after running.
Adjective Placement
When describing physical objects like 'terreno' (ground), 'irregular' usually comes after the noun.
Using 'irregular' vs 'sucio'
Mistake: “La calle está irregular (meaning dirty).”
Correction: La calle está sucia. 'Irregular' only refers to the level or smoothness of the street, not how clean it is.
Choosing Between 'Desigual' and 'Irregular'
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