lío masc.

1. mess, tangle

disorder or confusion

• Hay un lío de papeles sobre la mesa.There is a mess of papers on the table.
• No entiendo nada; tengo un lío en la cabeza.I don't understand anything; my head is in a mess.

2. trouble, problem

problem or complication

• Me he metido en un buen lío.I have got myself into serious trouble.
• Este error puede causar un lío.This mistake could cause trouble.

3. affair, fling

colloq. · informal romantic relationship

• Parece que tiene un lío con su vecino.It seems that she is having an affair with her neighbor.
• No quiero líos amorosos en el trabajo.I don't want romantic entanglements at work.