tropecé

Tropecé is a Spanish verb, specifically the first-person singular preterite indicative form of the verb "tropezar." The verb "tropezar" means to trip, stumble, or to encounter an obstacle. Therefore, "tropecé" translates directly to "I tripped" or "I stumbled" in English. This verb describes a past action where the subject, in this case, the speaker, lost their footing or balance. It can refer to a physical fall caused by an object or uneven ground, or it can be used metaphorically to signify encountering a difficulty or problem. For example, "Tropecé con una piedra" means "I tripped over a stone," while "Tropecé en mi examen" could imply "I struggled with my exam" or "I failed my exam." The preterite tense indicates a completed action in the past.