Meaning
To be disorganized, confused, or in a state of disarray.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'lío' is used frequently for both mental confusion and romantic complications. Mexicans often use 'hacerse bolas' as a regional synonym for 'hacerse un lío'.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are the one who is 'hecho' or 'hecha'.
Meaning
To be disorganized, confused, or in a state of disarray.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are the one who is 'hecho' or 'hecha'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
María no sabe qué hacer, está ____ un lío.
María is feminine, so we use 'hecha'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesMaría no sabe qué hacer, está ____ un lío.
María is feminine, so we use 'hecha'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'estoy confundido' instead.
Related Phrases
Hacerse bolas
synonymTo get confused (Mexico)
Estar perdido
similarTo be lost
