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.