Desbaratado (en. Dismantled)
[des-ba-ra-ta-do]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has been disassembled or ruined.
After the accident, the car was wrecked.
Después del accidente, el coche quedó desbaratado.
It indicates a chaotic or disordered situation.
The project became derailed due to a lack of coordination.
El proyecto se volvió desbaratado por la falta de coordinación.
It describes a person who is confused or lacks clarity in their thoughts.
He was so confused that he couldn't make a decision.
Estaba tan desbaratado que no podía tomar una decisión.
Etymology
It derives from the verb desbaratar, which means to undo or break what was in order.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ruin the plans
To frustrate or interrupt a series of planned actions.
desbaratar los planes
to be in disarray
To feel confused or not know what to do.
estar desbaratado
to have a chaotic day
To have a very complicated day full of problems.
tener un día desbaratado
Related Words
desbaratar
To cause something to no longer be in order.
desbaratar
disorder
Lack of organization or proper arrangement of things.
desorden
confusion
Mental state of lack of clarity or certainty.
confusión
Slang Meanings
To be very confused or lost in life.
After everything that happened, I'm wrecked and don't know what to do.
Después de todo lo que pasó, estoy desbaratado y no sé qué hacer.
To describe something that is very damaged or broken.
That television is broken; it won't turn on anymore.
Ese televisor está desbaratado; ya no enciende.