Complicado
Example: El problema se volvió complicado tras varios intentos fallidos.
Definition
"Complicado" describes something that is complex, difficult to understand, or involves many interconnected parts, making it challenging to solve or deal with. For example, in the sentence 'El problema se volvió complicado tras varios intentos fallidos,' the problem became hard to resolve after several failed attempts.
Etymology
The word "complicado" comes from the Latin verb 'complicare,' meaning 'to fold together' or 'to entwine.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe situations or things that are intricate or difficult due to their many intertwined elements. Did you know? Its root reflects the idea of something 'folded together,' which perfectly captures the sense of complexity.
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"Complicado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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