Zarzoso (en. Brambly)

/θarˈθoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Definition: Characterized by having many thorns or brambles.
Example Sentence: The path was thorny, full of weeds and thorns.
El camino era zarzoso, lleno de maleza y espinas.
Definition: Refers to something that is thorny or complicated.
Example Sentence: The situation became thorny when so many parties were involved.
La situación se volvió zarzosa al involucrar tantas partes.
Definition: Used to describe a messy area or terrain covered in dense vegetation.
Example Sentence: The garden was so thorny that it was impossible to walk through.
El jardín estaba tan zarzoso que no se podía caminar.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Derives from 'zarza,' which refers to a thorny plant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to take the thorny path
Meaning: To choose a complicated or difficult option.
coger el camino zarzoso
Common Phrase: to be in a thorny situation
Meaning: To be in a complicated situation.
estar en un zarzoso

Related Words

Related Word: zarza
Description: A thorny and bristly plant.
zarza
Related Word: thorns
Description: Pointed extensions that a plant has.
espinas

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Confusing or complicated in the context of relationships.
Example: The relationship became thorny when misunderstandings started.
La relación se puso zarzosa cuando empezaron los malentendidos.
Slang Meaning: Difficult to handle or manage.
Example: That project has become really thorny.
Ese proyecto se ha vuelto realmente zarzoso.