A lot on my (his) plate...

Question

How would you translate the following phrase:

I've got a lot on my plate (meaning many things to do, a full agenda, big job ahead, whatever) As well: We've got a lot on our plate...

Please focus on the Central American style.

james

Answer 1

Estar metido/a hasta los codos en algo.

I'm mixed up, up to my elbows in something/I've got my hands full/I've got a lot on my plate.

That's a good one! Good visual. - JoyceM, Jul 17, 2011

Answer 2

The SpanishDict Phrasebook (under the "More" item on the blue menu at the top of the page) translates the phrase "to have one's hands full" (when it means to be extremely busy) as:

estar muy ocupado,-a

Here's the link to the entry.

You'll have to check with a native speaker to see if there is a similar idiom.

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I agree with territurtle, I would say it that way. - margaretcorwin, Jul 17, 2011

Answer 3

If you say tengo muchas cosas entre manos it should be understood anywhere.

Answer 4

" tengo muchas cosas que hacer " - I've got a lot on my plate " tenemos muchas cosas que hacer " - We've got a lot on our plate...

Answer 5

Demasiadas cosas entre manos.

Estoy muy atareado.