Barullo (en. Hubbub)

/baˈruʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A situation of confusion or disorder.
The noise in the room made it difficult to hear the presenter.
El barullo en la sala hizo difícil escuchar al presentador.
Noise or clamor produced by the gathering of many people.
The noise from the market was deafening.
El barullo del mercado era ensordecedor.
Mental confusion or disorder in ideas.
I had a noise in my head and didn't know what to decide.
Tenía un barullo en la cabeza y no sabía qué decidir.

Etymology

From the old Castilian 'barullus', which means 'bardo' or 'noise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make noise
To produce noise or confusion.
hacer barullo
to cause a commotion
To cause disorder or make a scene.
dar barullo
to be in a mess
To be in a confusing or chaotic situation.
estar en barullo

Related Words

disturbance
Loud noise or confusion generated by a group of people.
alboroto
tumult
Agitation or disorder caused by many people.
tumulto

Slang Meanings

Chaotic or disorganized situation.
The event ended in total chaos and we couldn't enjoy it.
El evento terminó en un barullo total y no pudimos disfrutarlo.
A great fuss over something unimportant.
A commotion arose due to a simple misunderstanding.
Se armó un barullo por un simple malentendido.