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    Caos (en. Chaos)

    /ka.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation in which disorder and confusion predominate.
    The chaos in the city during the storm was impressive.
    El caos en la ciudad durante la tormenta fue impresionante.
    Condition of extreme disorganization.
    The classroom was in chaos after the art activity.
    El aula estaba en un caos tras la actividad de arte.
    Concept in the theory of the universe that describes the anarchy of complex systems.
    Scientists study chaos in fluid dynamics.
    Los científicos estudian el caos en la dinámica de fluidos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'chaos', which comes from Greek 'χάος', meaning 'void' or 'great disorder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    total chaos
    Situation where there is no control or order whatsoever.
    caos total
    living in chaos
    Experiencing a constant state of disorder and confusion.
    vivir en el caos
    shouting in chaos
    Expressing frustration amid a disordered situation.
    gritar en el caos

    Related Words

    disaster
    Event that causes great damage or destruction.
    desastre
    disorganization
    Lack of order and structure in a system.
    desorganización
    uncertainty
    Situation of lack of security or certainty.
    incertidumbre

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme state of confusion, sometimes used in humorous contexts.
    The party turned into total chaos when the DJ arrived.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un caos total cuando llegó el DJ.
    Used to describe an out-of-control situation, often in an exaggerated tone.
    Traffic at that hour is chaotic; you can never get ahead.
    El tráfico a esa hora es un caos, nunca puedes avanzar.