disparejo
/dispaˈɾexo/
The Spanish word for bumpy is disparejo, dispar or agitado.
Meaning: jumpy, causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| disparejo | /dispaˈɾexo/ |
| dispar | /disˈpaɾ/ |
| agitado | /axiˈtado/ |
These words are used to describe something that is jumpy or characterized by irregular movements and jolts.
Which one should you use?
disparejo is best used for surfaces that are uneven or irregular. In contrast, agitado is used for movements that are turbulent or agitated, such as a bumpy ride in a boat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective disparejo must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to dispareja for feminine nouns like calle (street).
How do you pronounce it?
/dispaˈɾexo/
Did you know?
- While disparejo describes a bumpy surface, the word dispar is frequently used in Spanish to describe people with vastly different opinions or social statuses, meaning 'disparate' or 'unequal'.
- The word agitado shares an ancient root with the English word 'act', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive' or 'to move'.
- When describing a bumpy road in a casual setting, Spanish speakers often use the word bacheado, which specifically refers to a road full of baches or potholes.
Examples in context
- una carretera irregularA bumpy road
- El camino fue accidentado.The ride was bumpy.
- Este suelo se siente disparejo.This floor feels uneven and bumpy.
Example conversation
María and Javier are driving on a rural road.
- María¡Cuidado, Javier! El camino está disparejo.Careful, Javier! The road is bumpy.
- JavierLo siento, voy a conducir más lento.I'm sorry, I'm going to drive slower.
- MaríaGracias, prefiero no saltar tanto.Thanks, I prefer not to bounce around so much.
- JavierYa casi llegamos a la ciudad.We are almost to the city now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bumpy” translations and entries disparejo, dispar, agitado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agitado, dispar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
