desordenado
messy, untidy, disorganized
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/desoɾðeˈnaðo/
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Cultural Note
Being desordenado is not well-received in Spanish culture, where tidy homes are the norm. When a Spanish couple moves in together, differences in tidiness levels can become a major source of friction. The opposite, 'ordenado/a,' is considered a positive personality trait. Many Spanish parents insist their children learn to be ordenados from a young age.
📝 Example Sentences
El escritorio está muy desordenado, necesita una limpieza.
The desk is very messy, it needs a clean-up.
Soy un poco desordenado, pero estoy intentando mejorar.
I'm a bit messy, but I'm trying to improve.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | desordenada |
| masculine | desordenado |
| feminine_plural | desordenadas |
| masculine_plural | desordenados |