el jaleo

commotion, fuss

x a ˈl e o
noun · masculine Rare #31,325
commotion, fuss Often refers to a noisy situation or disturbance; in Spain it can also mean lively excitement/party atmosphere.
SP: Se armó un jaleo en la calle por el accidente.
EN: There was a commotion in the street because of the accident.

No son horas de armar este jaleo.

This is no time to be making such a racket.

— Las diabólicas (1955)

Con el jaleo de esta noche, no han pegado ojo.

With all the commotion tonight, they haven't slept a wink.

— El orfanato (2007)

Jaleo y pelea.

Commotion and fighting.

— Quieto, muere, resucita (1990)

No sé, un jaleo tremendo.

I don't know, it's a huge mess.

— [REC] (2007)

No puedo dormir con todo este jaleo.

I can't sleep with all this noise.

Tom salió para averiguar qué era todo ese jaleo.

Tom went outside to find out what all the commotion was about.

Estuve a punto de llamarte pero se me pasó con todo el jaleo que tenía.

I was about to call you but I forgot with all the commotion I had.

Parad este jaleo.

Stop this ruckus.

— M, el vampiro de Düsseldorf (1931)

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