lío
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el lío(
lee
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oh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (confusion)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
2. (colloquial) (scene)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
3. (colloquial) (disorder)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mess
Tengo la mesa de la oficina hecha un lío de papeles y carpetas.My desk at the office is a mess of papers and folders.
4. (colloquial) (problem)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
5. (colloquial) (dodgy deal)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. funny business
Yo quiero una vida tranquila. Estoy harta de tus líos.I want a quiet life. I'm fed up with your funny business.
6. (colloquial) (romantic relationship) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. affair
Se rumorea que está teniendo un lío con su jefe.She is rumored to be having an affair with her boss.
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