How to Say "entanglements" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “entanglements” is “líos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
Complicated romantic situations
Examples
Dicen que el jefe tiene líos con su secretaria.
They say the boss is having an affair with his secretary.
Ella siempre se mete en líos amorosos.
She always gets into romantic entanglements.
Context is Key
When 'líos' refers to romance, it usually suggests secrecy, complication, or something that should be avoided, similar to 'trouble' in English.
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