How to Say "unsteady" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “unsteady” is “irregular” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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rhythm or frequency
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.
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