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Lío

Definition

(noun) Mess, trouble; a complicated or confusing situation

Examples

Me metí en un lío al olvidar entregar la tarea a tiempo.
I got into trouble when I forgot to turn in my homework on time.
  • Menudo lío hay en la cocina.

    What a mess in the kitchen.

  • No me metas en líos con tu jefe.

    Don't get me into trouble with your boss.

  • A las ocho, el lío en la estación ya era enorme y nadie sabía qué tren salía primero.

    By eight, the mess at the station was already huge, and nobody knew which train was leaving first.

  • Si sigues mezclando los cables, vas a acabar en un buen lío otra vez.

    If you keep mixing up the cables, you're going to end up in a real mess again.

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Other Spanish words at this level include Chuleta, Inquietante, Frikismo, Radiante, and Agridulce. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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