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tartamudo means stutterer — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 11, 2025

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tartamudo

noun • /[tar-tah-MOO-doh]/

stutterer

Example:

Ese tartamudo repitió cada palabra dos veces.

That stutterer repeated every word twice.

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🧠 What does tartamudo mean?

Tartamudo is a Spanish noun that means 'stutterer,' referring to someone who has a speech impediment that causes them to repeat sounds or syllables, prolong sounds, or experience involuntary pauses or blocks while speaking. While sometimes used casually, it’s generally considered more appropriate to use terms like 'persona que tartamudea' (person who stutters) to focus on the individual rather than the condition.

📚 Extra examples

  • El personaje de la película era tartamudo, lo que añadía humor a la trama.
    The character in the movie was a stutterer, which added humor to the plot.
  • Con paciencia y terapia, muchas personas que tartamudean pueden mejorar su fluidez.
    With patience and therapy, many people who stutter can improve their fluency.
  • Es importante ser sensible y respetuoso con las personas que tartamudean.
    It's important to be sensitive and respectful towards people who stutter.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'stutterer' in Spanish?
The word for 'stutterer' in Spanish is 'tartamudo.' However, it's often more considerate to say 'persona que tartamudea' (person who stutters).
How do you pronounce 'tartamudo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced tar-ta-MOO-do, with the stress on the 'moo' syllable.
How do you use 'tartamudo' in a sentence?
While you can use it in a sentence like 'Él es tartamudo' (He is a stutterer), it's generally preferred to say 'Él tartamudea' (He stutters) or 'Él es una persona que tartamudea' (He is a person who stutters).
What is the English translation of 'tartamudo'?
The English translation of 'tartamudo' is 'stutterer.'
Does 'tartamudo' change for gender or number?
Yes, it changes for both. The feminine form is 'tartamuda,' and the plural forms are 'tartamudos' (masculine) and 'tartamudas' (feminine).
Is 'tartamudo' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's becoming less common, as people prefer more sensitive phrasing like 'persona que tartamudea.'
Does 'tartamudo' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It primarily refers to stuttering. However, it can sometimes be used figuratively to describe someone who is hesitant or struggling to speak clearly, even if they don't have a stutter.
Is 'tartamudo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word is understood across both regions, with the same meaning. The preference for 'persona que tartamudea' is also becoming more common in both areas.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "tartamudo"

Synonyms: persona que tartamudea

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form of 'tartamudo' is 'tartamudear,' which means 'to stutter.'

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