confusion

S2 W1

BrE /kənˈfjuːʒn/ AmE /kənˈfyuʒn/

noun en → es

1 STATE OF CONFUSION A2

a state of being unable to think clearly or understand something because it is difficult, strange, or complicated

confusión, desconcierto

  • be in a state of confusion

Collocations in a state of confusion · feel confused

  • She was in a state of confusion after the accident.

    Ella estaba en un estado de confusión después del accidente.

2 MIX-UP B1

a mistake that happens when two or more things are mixed up and confused with each other

equivocación, confusión

  • make a confusion between A and B

Collocations confusion between A and B · mistaken identity

  • There was a confusion over which room the meeting was in.

    Hubo una confusión sobre cuál era la sala en la que se celebraba la reunión.

3 MIXTURE B2

a mixture of different things that are mixed together in a way that makes it difficult to see what is there or understand how they fit together

mezcla, combinación

  • be a confusing mixture of A and B

Collocations confusing mixture · jumbled up

  • The painting is a confusing mixture of colors.

    El cuadro es una mezcla confusa de colores.