Compleja (en. Complex)

/kom'ple.xa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is complicated or difficult to understand due to its multifaceted nature.
The theory of relativity is a very complex idea.
La teoría de la relatividad es una idea muy compleja.
That contains many elements or characteristics that interact with each other.
The political system of that country is complex and varies greatly by region.
El sistema político de ese país es complejo y varía mucho según la región.
Refers to situations or problems that require deep analysis to be resolved.
The economic situation is complex and requires creative solutions.
La situación económica es compleja y requiere de soluciones creativas.

Etymology

From Latin 'complexus', which means intertwined or entangled.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a complex situation
a situation that has many interrelated factors.
una situación compleja
a complex problem
a problem that does not have a simple solution due to its complicated nature.
un problema complejo
a complex network
a system that intricately connects many elements.
una red compleja

Related Words

complexity
The quality of being complex.
complejidad
complex
That presents or implies complexity.
complejo
to complicate
To make something more complex.
complejizar

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
She is in a complex situation; she doesn't know what to choose among so many options.
Ella está en una compleja, no sabe qué elegir entre tantas opciones.
To refer to something that is difficult to resolve.
That exam was a complete complex.
Ese examen fue una completa compleja.