How to Say "wooden" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wooden” is “tronco” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2informal
stiff or uncoordinated
Examples
No puedo bailar salsa, soy un poco tronco.
I can't dance salsa, I'm a bit clumsy.
Describing yourself
Mistake: “Using 'estar' to mean you are naturally clumsy.”
Correction: Use 'ser' (e.g., 'soy un tronco') because you are describing a characteristic of your personality or ability.
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