balbúrdia

[baw-bur-dee-uh]

nounfemininepl: balbúrdias

confusion, disorder, chaos

1. A state of great confusion, disorder, or commotion

There was complete chaos in the classroom after the announcement.

Havia uma completa balbúrdia na sala de aula após o anúncio.

2. A noisy, tumultuous situation or uproar

The protest descended into bedlam and mayhem.

O protesto desceu para uma balbúrdia total.

3. Disorderly conduct or pandemonium

The party turned into pandemonium when the music stopped.

A festa virou uma balbúrdia quando a música parou.

NYC Slang

total mess, circus, bedlam

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

balbúrdia

Commonly used in everyday language

São Paulo

balbúrdia

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

balbúrdia

Standard usage

Portugal

balbúrdia

Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'confusão' or 'caos'

fazer balbúrdia - to cause chaos or disorder

uma balbúrdia de gente - a chaotic crowd of people

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