hectic

BrE /ˈhektɪk/ AmE /ˈhɛktɪk/

adjective en → es

1 BUSY/STRESSFUL B2

very busy and full of activity, often in a way that causes stress or tiredness

agitado, estresante, apurado

  • [T + adj]
  • [it is T]

Collocations hectic schedule · hectic day

  • She has a hectic lifestyle.

    Ella tiene un estilo de vida agitado.

2 CHAOTIC C1

very busy and confused, often in an unpleasant way

caótico, desordenado, frenético

  • [T + adj]
  • [it is T]

Collocations hectic scene · hectic atmosphere

  • The city was hectic and chaotic.

    La ciudad estaba caótica y desordenada.