Complicada (en. Complicated)

/kom.pli.ˈka.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is difficult to understand or resolve.
The situation became complicated due to the lack of communication.
La situación se volvió complicada debido a la falta de comunicación.
That has many elements or aspects that hinder its understanding.
The map is complicated and requires attention to interpret it.
El mapa es complicado y requiere atención para interpretarlo.
That involves emotional entanglements or difficulties.
Their relationship is complicated since they started dating.
Su relación es complicada desde que comenzaron a salir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'complicatus', which means 'entangled'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's not that complicated
Indicates that something is not as difficult as it seems.
no es tan complicado
a complicated situation
Refers to a circumstance with multiple problems or difficulties.
una situación complicada
to make things complicated
Refers to when someone adds unnecessary complications.
hacer las cosas complicadas

Related Words

to complicate
Verb meaning to make something more difficult or entangled.
complicar
complication
Noun referring to an additional problem or difficulty.
complicación

Slang Meanings

To make something more complicated than necessary.
Don't complicate things, keep it simple.
No compliques las cosas, manténlo simple.
To refer to a romantic relationship with difficulties.
Their love is very complicated; they are always arguing.
Su amor es muy complicado, siempre están discutiendo.