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.