Meaning

A major mess or chaotic situation, usually with a vulgar tone—something like a tremendo desorden (“one hell of a mess”).

Closest English equivalents

“A shitshow” or “a total mess.”

Usage

  • Esto es un carajal. — This is a total mess.
  • Se formó un carajal en la oficina. — A huge mess broke out at the office.
  • Con tanto reguero, aquí hay un carajal. — With all this disorder, this place is a shitshow.

Variants

  • Un carajal.