Trajín (en. Hustle and bustle)

/tra'xin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Activity or hard work that involves effort and crowds.

Example sentence: The hustle of the city doesn't let me rest.

El trajín de la ciudad no me deja descansar.

Definition: A series of operations carried out continuously and quickly.

Example sentence: The hustle in the kitchen during peak hours is impressive.

El trajín de la cocina en la hora pico es impresionante.

Etymology: Possibly derived from the verb 'trajar', which means to work or to do with effort.

Phrase: to be in the hustle

Meaning: To be busy with multiple activities or responsibilities.

estar en el trajín

Phrase: to suffer from the hustle

Meaning: To feel overwhelmed by the hectic pace of life.

sufrir del trajín

Related word: work

Description: Activity that involves physical or mental effort.

trabajo

Related word: frenzy

Description: Rapid and continuous movement of people or things.

ajetreo

Slang meaning: To be in constant motion due to multiple commitments.

Example: I don’t have time to relax, I’m in a hustle!

No tengo tiempo para relajarme, ¡estoy en trajín!

Slang meaning: To describe a chaotic or disordered situation.

Example: The hustle at that party was uncontrollable.

El trajín en esa fiesta era incontrolable.