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muddle in Spanish

muddle in Spanish is desorden, confundir, embrollar — muddle means to mix things up in a confusing way, or to think in a confused, unclear manner.

muddle in Spanish

desorden
noun
A mixture; a confusion; a garble.
confundir
verb
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
embrollar
verb
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
mezclar
verb
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
zarabutear
verb
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
machacar
verb
To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.

What does "muddle" mean?

  1. verb To mix things up in a confusing way, or to think in a confused, unclear manner.
    "He muddled the dates and showed up a day early."
  2. verb To crush ingredients (such as mint or fruit) in the bottom of a glass when making a cocktail.
    "Muddle the mint leaves before adding the rum."
  3. noun A state of confusion or disorder.
    "The paperwork was in a complete muddle."

muddle in a sentence

  • He muddled the dates and showed up a day early.
  • Try not to muddle the two reports together.
  • Muddle the mint leaves before adding the rum.
  • Bartenders muddle sugar and lime for a mojito.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "muddle" in Spanish?

"muddle" in Spanish is desorden, confundir, embrollar. muddle means: To mix things up in a confusing way, or to think in a confused, unclear manner.

How do you use "muddle" in a sentence?

Example: "He muddled the dates and showed up a day early." In Spanish, "muddle" is desorden, confundir, embrollar.

Are there other ways to say "muddle" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "muddle": desorden, confundir, embrollar, mezclar, zarabutear, machacar.

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