Desordenado (en. Messy)

/des.oɾ.deˈna.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not organized properly.
Her room is very disorganized, with clothes everywhere.
Su habitación es muy desordenada, con ropa por todas partes.
That lacks method or coordination.
The presentation was disorganized and hard to follow.
La presentación fue desordenada y difícil de seguir.
That has too many things piled up.
The desk is disorganized; I can't find anything.
El escritorio está desordenado, no puedo encontrar nada.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'ordenado', which comes from 'ordenar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be disorganized
To be in a state of disorganization.
estar desordenado
Disorganized like a wardrobe
Refers to a place or situation that is very disorganized.
desordenado como un armario
To make a mess
To cause disorganization or chaos in a place.
hacer un desorden

Related Words

To organize
To organize, to arrange things correctly.
ordenar
Disorganization
State of having no order.
desorganización

Slang Meanings

To be in a mess.
After the party, the house was left in a mess.
Después de la fiesta, la casa quedó hecha un lío.
To be caught up in a mess.
His life is in a total mess.
Su vida está metida en un desmadre total.