Agitación (en. Agitation)

/aɣitaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Restlessness or disruption of the order or normal state of things.
Social agitation can lead to significant changes in politics.
La agitación social puede llevar a cambios significativos en la política.
Alteration of mood, state of emotional excitement.
His agitation was evident before the presentation.
Su agitación era evidente antes de la presentación.
Quick and disorderly movements.
The agitation of the sailors was alarming during the storm.
La agitación de los marineros fue alarmante durante la tormenta.

Etymology

From Latin 'agitatio', derived from 'agitare', which means to move.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social agitation
Restlessness or disturbances in the population.
agitación social
to have agitation
To feel nervousness or unease.
tener agitación
to provoke agitation
To cause disturbance or disruption in an environment.
provocar agitación

Related Words

agitator
A person who incites and provokes agitation.
agitador
to shake
To move something quickly or violently.
agitar
agitated
Being in a state of agitation.
agitado

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or nervous.
I was in total agitation before receiving the news.
Estaba en total agitación antes de recibir la noticia.
To intentionally disrupt the order.
The group tried to stir up the meeting with protests.
El grupo intentó agitar la reunión con protestas.