# Chambón

> Clumsy or inept person in a particular activity or job.

- Category: noun
- Region: Guatemala
- Published: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

### Etymology

The term "chambón" comes from colloquial Spanish and is used to describe a person who is clumsy or inept in a particular activity or job. Its exact origin is not clearly documented, but it has been widely used in Guatemala and other Spanish-speaking countries to refer to someone with these characteristics.

### Usage

"Chambón" is used both as a noun and an adjective to describe people who are clumsy or inept in a particular activity or job. It is a term that can be used humorously or critically, depending on the context. The word can be used affectionately or derogatorily, depending on the speaker's intention.

### Other examples

- "The electrician we hired is a chambón, he left everything poorly installed."
- "That guy is a chambón, he always breaks everything he touches."
- "The shoemaker in the neighborhood is a chambón, he never fixes shoes properly."
- "Chepe is a chambón at sports, he never wins anything."

## Examples

- "He is a real chambón in the kitchen."
- "That mechanic who fixed my car is really a chambón."
- "Don't be a chambón, do the job properly."

## Synonyms

- clumsy
- inept

## Links

- [View in the dictionary](https://chapinismos.org/en/palabras/chambon/)
- [Spanish version](https://chapinismos.org/es/palabras/chambon/)
- [Spanish version (markdown)](https://chapinismos.org/es/palabras/chambon.md)
- [Full dictionary (llms-full.txt)](https://chapinismos.org/llms-full.txt)