Desórdenes (en. Disorders)

/desoˈɾðenes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of confusion or disorganization.
The disorder in his room was evident.
El desorden en su habitación era evidente.
Alterations in the normal functioning of something.
Disorders in eating can affect health.
Los desórdenes en la alimentación pueden afectar la salud.
Psychological or emotional problems.
He has suffered from anxiety disorders for years.
Sufre de desórdenes de ansiedad desde hace años.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'desorden', which comes from the Latin 'disordinem', meaning 'lack of order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eating disorders
Problems related to food, such as anorexia or bulimia.
desórdenes alimenticios
in disorder
In a state of confusion or disorganization.
en desorden
cause disorders
To produce confusions or alterations in a system or situation.
causar desórdenes

Related Words

disorganize
To make something disorganized.
desordenar
order
State of something that is organized or arranged.
orden
disorder
Alteration of the normal state of something.
trastorno

Slang Meanings

Extreme disorganization in a situation.
The party turned into a total mess when they started dancing on the tables.
La fiesta se volvió un desorden total cuando comenzaron a bailar sobre las mesas.
Confusion or problems at an event.
The meeting was a mess; no one knew who was supposed to speak.
La reunión fue un desorden, nadie sabía quién debía hablar.