15秒了解
- Used for physical clutter or loud, chaotic behavior.
- Very common in family and social settings.
- Can be playful or a mild scolding.
意思
This phrase describes creating physical clutter or causing a chaotic situation. It is what happens when kids play with toys or when a party gets a bit out of control.
关键例句
3 / 6Talking about children playing
As crianças fizeram muita bagunça no quarto.
The kids made a lot of mess in the bedroom.
Apologizing for a messy house
Desculpe a bagunça, eu ainda não tive tempo de arrumar.
Sorry for the mess, I haven't had time to tidy up yet.
A boss talking about a disorganized project
Precisamos organizar isso, está uma bagunça.
We need to organize this, it is a mess.
文化背景
Used affectionately for children.
Gender
Bagunça is feminine.
15秒了解
- Used for physical clutter or loud, chaotic behavior.
- Very common in family and social settings.
- Can be playful or a mild scolding.
What It Means
Fazer bagunça is your go-to phrase for any kind of disorder. It usually refers to a physical mess. Think of a room covered in clothes. Or a kitchen after a big dinner. It can also mean causing a ruckus. If people are being loud and rowdy, they are making bagunça.
How To Use It
You use it just like the English 'to make a mess'. The verb fazer conjugates normally. You can say eu fiz bagunça for 'I made a mess'. Use it for kids, pets, or even yourself. It is a very flexible and common expression. You will hear it daily in Brazilian homes.
When To Use It
Use it when the living room is a disaster. Use it when your dog destroys a pillow. It works perfectly when texting friends about a wild party. You can even use it at work. Perhaps a project became too disorganized. It is great for lighthearted, everyday chaos. It feels natural and very 'native'.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this in very serious legal or medical contexts. Do not use it for a tragic disaster. If a building collapses, bagunça is too light. It implies a mess that can be cleaned up. Do not use it for 'making a mistake'. For that, use the word errar. It is about clutter, not errors.
Cultural Background
Brazilians are generally very social and expressive. Bagunça is often seen with a bit of affection. A house with bagunça is a house with life. There is even a famous children's song about it. It reflects a culture that values spontaneity over perfection. We love a good, lively mess sometimes.
Common Variations
You might hear the word bagunceiro. This describes a person who loves making messes. Another common one is que bagunça!. You say this when you walk into a messy room. It is like saying 'What a disaster!'. It is a very expressive way to react.
使用说明
This is a neutral-to-informal collocation. It is perfectly acceptable in 90% of daily life situations, but swap it for 'desordem' in academic or legal writing.
Gender
Bagunça is feminine.
例句
6As crianças fizeram muita bagunça no quarto.
The kids made a lot of mess in the bedroom.
Standard use for physical clutter.
Desculpe a bagunça, eu ainda não tive tempo de arrumar.
Sorry for the mess, I haven't had time to tidy up yet.
Common polite phrase when guests arrive.
Precisamos organizar isso, está uma bagunça.
We need to organize this, it is a mess.
Used metaphorically for lack of organization.
A gente fez a maior bagunça ontem à noite!
We made such a scene/mess last night!
Implies having a loud, fun, rowdy time.
Não vá fazer bagunça na cozinha, acabei de limpar!
Don't go making a mess in the kitchen, I just cleaned it!
Playful but firm boundary setting.
O cachorro fez uma bagunça enorme com o lixo.
The dog made a huge mess with the trash.
Expressing mild annoyance at a chaotic situation.
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Complete the sentence.
As crianças _________ uma bagunça na sala.
Past tense is appropriate here.
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Past tense is appropriate here.
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常见问题
1 个问题No, it is informal.
相关表达
Fazer zona
synonymTo make a mess
