What is the Spanish word for "messy"?

Learn how to say "messy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

messy

Spanish

desordenado

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Alternative translations of "messy"

desaliñado
desorganizado
sucio
caótico

Examples of how to use "messy" in Spanish

English
Your bedroom is very messy.
Spanish
Tu habitación está muy desordenada.
English
My desk is messy after the project.
Spanish
Mi escritorio está desordenado después del proyecto.
English
She wore a messy bun to class.
Spanish
Ella llevó un moño despeinado a clase.
English
The kitchen became messy during dinner preparation.
Spanish
La cocina se volvió un desastre durante la preparación de la cena.
English
His handwriting looks messy but is readable.
Spanish
Su letra parece desordenada, pero es legible.

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