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Esto es un desmadre

/EHS-to es oon des-MAH-dreh/

This is a disaster

Literal translation

This is a mess

When to use it

Mexican slang for something chaotic or out of control, like a party gone wild or a failed plan.

In conversation

— La fiesta fue un desmadre total.

— The party was a total disaster.

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