arroz con mango
Short answer
In Lima, "arroz con mango" means a confused mess. The register is coloquial — fine among friends, out of place in a job interview or anything written to an institution. The standard Spanish equivalent is "un lío, un enredo". In use: La reunión fue un arroz con mango.
| Part of speech | locución nominal |
|---|---|
| Register | coloquial |
| Standard Spanish | un lío, un enredo |
| In use | La reunión fue un arroz con mango. The meeting was a complete mess. |
Draft entry — needs a native-speaker check before publishing.
Rice with mango: two things that should not be on the same plate. Used for muddled situations and muddled explanations alike.