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    Rompecabezas (en. Puzzle)

    /rom.pe.kaˈβe.θas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An object composed of pieces that must be joined to form a complete figure.
    I spent the afternoon doing a thousand-piece puzzle.
    He pasado la tarde haciendo un rompecabezas de mil piezas.
    It is also used to refer to a complex problem that needs to be solved.
    The robbery case has become a real puzzle for the police.
    El caso del robo se ha convertido en un verdadero rompecabezas para la policía.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'romper' (to break) and 'cabeza' (head), referring to breaking a whole to solve it.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Brain teaser
    An exercise that stimulates the intellect through solving problems.
    rompecabezas mental

    Related Words

    Riddle
    A problem or question that requires ingenuity to be solved.
    acertijo
    Enigma
    A situation or thing that is difficult to understand or interpret.
    enigma

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to something very complicated.
    That exam was a puzzle; I didn't understand anything.
    Ese examen fue un rompecabezas, no entendí nada.
    Chaotic or confusing situation.
    The party turned into a puzzle when everyone arrived at once.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un rompecabezas cuando llegaron todos a la vez.