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    Alborotar (en. Disturb)

    /alβoɾoˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provoke disorder or agitation among a group of people.
    The boy stirred up his friends in the park.
    El niño alborotó a sus amigos en el parque.
    To raise one's voice or make noise for no apparent reason.
    The dogs got agitated when they heard the siren.
    Se alborotaron los perros al oír la sirena.
    To cause confusion or loss of control in a situation.
    The announcement stirred up the employees.
    El anuncio alborotó a los empleados.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'alborotar', which is related to 'alboroto', from Latin 'alborotum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stir up the hornet's nest
    To cause a problematic situation that generates conflict.
    alborotar el avispero
    to be agitated
    To be in a state of agitation or loss of control.
    estar alborotado

    Related Words

    uproar
    Noise or great disturbance that causes confusion.
    alboroto
    agitation
    State of excitement or movement.
    agitación

    Slang Meanings

    To make noise or stir up trouble for no reason.
    That group always stirs things up at the bar.
    Ese grupo siempre alborota en el bar.
    To lose emotional control.
    He got agitated when he heard the news.
    Se alborotó cuando escuchó la noticia.