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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Chile, a problem, complication, or unnecessary mess. "Hacerse atado" means overcomplicating something that was simple, and "armarse un atado" means getting tangled up in a difficult situation.

Examples

Don't make it complicated, it's just rescheduling the meeting.

There was a huge mess with the tickets and we almost missed the flight.

Regional synonyms

Your workspace with your computer, monitor, keyboard, and all the gear arranged for maximum productivity or gaming glory. A good setup is a source of pride and endless Reddit posts.