Spanish Conversation · Level 95
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Spanish word
enredo
Pronunciation
IPA/enˈreðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmess
Example
No quiero meterme en ese enredo.
I don't want to get involved in that mess.
More examples
Lograron resolver el enredo antes de la reunión.
They managed to untangle the mess before the meeting.
Core concept
Tangled net ensnaring several figures.
Common phrases
estar en un enredo
be embroiled in a mess
resolver un enredo
untangle a mess
Similar words
problema: Matter requiring resolution or action, defined by a clear issue to be solved.
lío: Confused, disorderly state from overlapping troubles that makes handling difficult.
embrollo: Tangle of personal relations or circumstances that makes effective response difficult.
complicación: Added complexity in a process or situation that obstructs straightforward resolution.
Definition in Spanish
Enredo es un lío o problema en el que personas, hechos o intenciones quedan entrelazados y resulta difícil aclarar la situación.
Word origin
It comes from enredar 'to entangle' (en- + red 'net'), with red ultimately from Latin rete 'net', and the noun denotes an entanglement of people, facts, or intentions.
Usage tips
- Enredo often implies intertwined people or motives rather than a simple chaotic mess, so speakers commonly name who or what is involved to make the meaning clear.