Enrevesado

Enrevesado is a Spanish adjective used to describe something that is twisted, tangled, or convoluted. It can refer to physical objects, such as a rope or path that is tangled, as well as to abstract things like a plot, argument, or explanation that is confusing or intricate. In literary, journalistic, and descriptive prose, enrevesado conveys that understanding or following the subject requires effort to untangle.

The term is commonly used in formal or literary contexts and appears across Spanish-speaking regions, including Spain and Latin America. It is often preferred when a writer wants to emphasize complexity or intricacy more than a simple synonym might convey. Synonyms include enredado, complicado, intrincado, farragoso, and enmarañado, though each carries slight nuances.

Examples:

- La novela es enrevesada, con múltiples giros que confunden al lector.

- El argumento resulta enrevesado y poco claro al final.

- El sendero se convirtió en un tramo enrevesado por la lluvia.

Notas:

- Enrevesado funciona como adjetivo; el adverbio correspondiente suele formarse con expresiones como de manera enrevesada o de forma enrevesada, aunque en la práctica es común usar alternativas como “con dificultad” o “de forma confusa” para mayor claridad.