clutter

S2 W2

BrE /klʌtə/ AmE /klʌtər/

noun / verb en → es

1 DISORDER [uncountable] B1

a large number of small objects that are not arranged neatly and make a room or space untidy

desorden, basura, trastos

  • get rid of clutter

Collocations clutter up a room · clear away the clutter

  • The living room was full of clutter.

    El salón estaba lleno de desorden.

2 VERB [transitive] B2

to fill a place with too many objects or things that are not needed and make it untidy

ensuciar, llenar de trastos, desordenar

  • clutter up a place

Collocations clutter up the desk · clutter up the kitchen

  • He tends to clutter up his office with unnecessary items.

    Tiene la costumbre de llenar su oficina con objetos innecesarios.