sputters

[US]/ˈspʌtə(r)z/
[UK]/ˈspʌtərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. el sonido de chisporroteo; una serie de sonidos explosivos
v. hacer una serie de sonidos explosivos; escupir o rociar

Phrases & Collocations

sputters out

se apaga

sputters along

avanza a trompicones

sputters back

retrocede a trompicones

sputters away

se va a trompicones

sputters loudly

tosse ruidosamente

sputters briefly

tosse brevemente

sputters intermittently

tosse intermitentemente

sputters to life

cobra vida

sputters with rage

tosse con rabia

sputters and stops

tosse y se detiene

Example Sentences

the engine sputters before it finally starts.

el motor tose antes de arrancar finalmente.

he sputters out a few words of apology.

Él tose unas pocas palabras de disculpa.

the old car sputters and then dies.

El viejo coche tose y luego se detiene.

she sputters in disbelief at the news.

Ella tose incrédula ante la noticia.

the candle sputters as the wind blows.

La vela tose mientras el viento sopla.

he sputters out his thoughts in a hurry.

Él tose sus pensamientos rápidamente.

the bike sputters when it hits a bump.

La bicicleta tose cuando golpea un bache.

the fireworks sputters before bursting into colors.

Los fuegos artificiales tosen antes de explotar en colores.

she sputters with excitement during the announcement.

Ella tose con entusiasmo durante el anuncio.

the printer sputters before printing the document.

La impresora tose antes de imprimir el documento.

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