chaotic

[/keɪˈɒtɪk/]

adjective

caótico

1. in a state of complete disorder and confusion

The classroom was chaotic after the students heard about the cancelled exam.

A sala de aula estava caótica depois que os alunos souberam sobre a prova cancelada.

2. relating to or produced by chaos

The chaotic weather patterns made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

Os padrões climáticos caóticos tornaram difícil planejar o evento ao ar livre.

3. lacking any form of order or organization

His desk was chaotic, with papers scattered everywhere.

Sua mesa estava caótica, com papéis espalhados por toda parte.

NYC Slang

wild, hectic, a hot mess

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caótico

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

caótico

standard usage; may colloquially say 'bagunçado'

São Paulo

caótico

standard usage; formal context preferred

Portugal

caótico

standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

all hell broke loose (situação caótica, tudo desabou)

organized chaos (caos organizado)

turn upside down (virar tudo de cabeça para baixo)

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