Complejo (en. Complex)

/komˈpɾexo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of things that form a specific whole.
The industrial complex of the city has grown in recent years.
El complejo industrial de la ciudad ha crecido en los últimos años.
Building composed of multiple units.
I live in a very nice apartment complex.
Vivo en un complejo de apartamentos muy bonito.
Sum of elements that produce an effect or result.
The complex of factors that influence health is vast.
El complejo de factores que influyen en la salud es vasto.
adjective
That is complicated or difficult to understand.
The problem is too complex to solve easily.
El problema es demasiado complejo para resolverlo fácilmente.
That is made up of several parts or elements.
The operating system is very complex and requires time to learn.
El sistema operativo es muy complejo y requiere tiempo para aprenderlo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'complexus', which means 'entangled' or 'braided'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tourist complex
Set of facilities intended for tourism.
complejo turístico
housing complex
Set of housing in a specific area.
complejo habitacional
inferiority complex
Feeling of not measuring up to others.
complejo de inferioridad

Related Words

complexity
Quality of what is complex.
complejidad
make complex
To make something complicated.
complejizar
medical complex
Set of services and infrastructure for medical care.
complejo médico

Slang Meanings

Complicated situation.
That relationship became a complex that cannot be easily resolved.
Esa relación se volvió un complejo que no se puede resolver fácil.
A mix of conflicting feelings.
I am in an emotional complex regarding my job.
Estoy en un complejo emocional con respecto a mi trabajo.