Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
caos
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkaos/
Meaning
- masculine nounchaos
Example
El caos empezó después del accidente.
The chaos began after the accident.
More examples
La protesta convirtió el centro en caos.
The protest turned the center into chaos.
Core concept
An office with overturned desks, scattered files, and employees unable to work.
Common phrases
provocar caos
cause chaos
estado de caos
state of chaos
caos político
political chaos
Similar words
lío: Informal, messy situation that feels complicated and hard to sort out.
desorden: Lack of order or organization that leaves things untidy or scattered.
confusión: Information or thoughts are mixed up, making correct understanding difficult.
alboroto: Noisy, disruptive commotion that makes the surroundings unsettled.
Definition in Spanish
Situación de desorden extremo o falta de organización que impide el desarrollo normal de actividades.
Word origin
The Spanish word traces back to Greek χάος through Latin chaos, where the original sense was an empty or gaping space before shifting to signify disorder.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine (el caos), and when modifying a place or situation use the agreeing adjective, for example 'un barrio caótico' or 'una situación caótica'.