No. 1,132 in Spanish

complicado

Difficult or complex to understand or deal with.

In a sentence

Este problema es demasiado complicado para resolver sin ayuda.
This problem is too complicated to solve without assistance.
Here 'complicado' describes the level of difficulty associated with the problem, implying it exceeds a normal person's capacity to solve alone.
Las instrucciones para ensamblar este mueble son muy complicadas.
The instructions to assemble this furniture are very complicated.
In this context, 'complicado' refers to the complexity and intricacy of the instructions, suggesting they are not straightforward for easy assembly.
La relación entre ellos es complicada debido a muchos malentendidos.
The relationship between them is complicated due to many misunderstandings.
Here, 'complicado' is used metaphorically to describe the intricate dynamics and challenges in a relationship, expressing emotional or interpersonal difficulty.

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