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    Maraña (en. Tangle)

    /maˈɾaɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Thick and sticky substance formed by earth and water.
    After the rain, the path was covered in mud.
    Después de la lluvia, el camino estaba cubierto de maraña.
    Confusing or disordered situation.
    His life has become a true mess since he lost his job.
    Su vida se ha convertido en una verdadera maraña desde que perdió su trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, related to the term 'sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a mess
    To create a great disorder.
    hacer una maraña
    to be in a mess
    To be in a complicated situation.
    estar en maraña
    to get out of the mess
    To solve a difficult problem.
    salir de la maraña

    Related Words

    mud
    Organic and mineral substance that exists in the form of a soft mass.
    barro
    sludge
    Viscous substance formed by water and earth.
    lodo

    Slang Meanings

    Big problem or complication.
    That party was a mess, I didn't like it at all.
    Esa fiesta fue una maraña, no me gustó nada.
    Confusion or tangle.
    The matter turned into a mess that I can't resolve.
    El asunto se volvió una maraña que no puedo resolver.