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Home » Words » formar arroz con mango

formar arroz con mango

A Cuban slang phrase that is used to describe a situation that has become a big mess or complicated. It literally translates to 'making rice with mango', which is an unusual combination and a chaotic mix.

Examples

  • Spanish: Cuando llegamos a la fiesta, todo fue un desorden. Realmente formaron un arroz con mango.
  • English: When we arrived at the party, everything was a mess. They really made a 'rice with mango'.

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