How to Say "gauche" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gauche” is “torpe” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano es muy torpe y siempre rompe los vasos.
My brother is very clumsy and always breaks the glasses.
Tiene unas manos torpes; no puede atarse los zapatos rápido.
He has awkward hands; he can't tie his shoes quickly.
Adjectives Ending in -e
Since 'torpe' ends in -e, it is the same form whether you are describing a masculine or feminine person or thing: 'el chico torpe' (the clumsy boy) or 'la chica torpe' (the clumsy girl).
Using 'ser' vs. 'estar'
Mistake: “Estar torpe (meaning temporarily clumsy or feeling unwell).”
Correction: Use 'Ser torpe' to describe someone's permanent characteristic (they are a clumsy person). Use 'Estar torpe' only if they are temporarily clumsy due to tiredness or illness.
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