English–Spanish

“complicate” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kompliˈkaɾ/

Example

Este detalle complica la conversación.

This detail complicates the conversation.

Illustration for complicar (complicate)

How to say “complicate” in Spanish

“Complicate” in Spanish is complicar.

Overlapping folds that tangle a sheet.

Full entry for complicar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with complicar

Un malentendido puede complicar una conversación.

A misunderstanding can complicate a conversation.

Tips for using complicar

  • The verb is transitive, and to express 'become complicated' Spanish commonly uses the reflexive complicarse (se complicó) instead of a plain intransitive form.

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