labirinto
1. A complex network of paths or passages designed as a puzzle, where it is difficult to find one's way
The children got lost in the corn maze.
As crianças se perderam no labirinto de milho.
2. A confusing or bewildering situation or set of circumstances
Navigating the legal maze of immigration laws is challenging.
Navegar pelo labirinto de leis de imigração é desafiador.
3. A state of confusion or bewilderment
Her mind was a maze of conflicting emotions.
Sua mente era um labirinto de emoções conflitantes.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'maze' is commonly used metaphorically to describe complex systems like bureaucracy, legal processes, or emotional confusion. Corn mazes are a popular autumn attraction in the USA. In Portugal and Brazil, the word 'labirinto' carries similar figurative weight and is used in literature and academic contexts as well.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lost in a maze - completely confused or bewildered
maze of red tape - complicated bureaucratic procedures
navigate the maze - find one's way through a complicated situation
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