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    Lío (en. Mess)

    /ˈli.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Confusion or tangle in a situation or matter.
    Example Sentence: The mess at work was finally resolved.
    El lío en el trabajo se resolvió finalmente.
    Definition: Tangle of things, generally physical or abstract.
    Example Sentence: There is a mess of cables under my desk.
    Hay un lío de cables bajo mi escritorio.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'lium', which means tangle or confusion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to make a mess
    Meaning: To cause disorder or confusion.
    hacer un lío
    Common Phrase: to get into a mess
    Meaning: To get involved in a problem or complicated situation.
    meterse en un lío
    Common Phrase: to be in a mess
    Meaning: To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
    estar en un lío

    Related Words

    Related Word: tangle
    Description: Confusing or complicated situation.
    enredo
    Related Word: confusion
    Description: Lack of clarity or disorder in ideas.
    confusión
    Related Word: disorder
    Description: Lack of order or arrangement in something.
    desorden

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: A big problem that seems difficult to solve.
    Slang Example: That text message has turned into a mess.
    Ese mensaje de texto se ha convertido en un lío.
    Slang Meaning: A messy dance or party.
    Slang Example: The party last night was a total mess.
    La fiesta anoche fue un lío total.