Alteró (en. Altered)

/alteˈɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To change the form, state, or nature of something.
The incident altered the tranquility of the neighborhood.
El incidente alteró la tranquilidad del vecindario.
To modify or alter something from its original state.
The rain altered the party plans.
La lluvia alteró los planes de la fiesta.
To produce a change in someone's behavior or emotions.
The news altered his mood.
Las noticias alteraron su estado de ánimo.

Etymology

From Latin 'alterare', meaning to change or modify.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to alter the order
To modify the normal sequence of something.
alterar el orden
to alter reality
To change the perception or interpretation of what is real.
alterar la realidad

Related Words

alteration
Change or modification in something.
alteración
altered
State of having been modified or disturbed.
alterado
altering
That which causes alteration.
alterante

Slang Meanings

When something gets out of control.
The party got out of control when the police arrived.
La fiesta se alteró cuando llegó la policía.
A state of restlessness or excitement.
I was so upset that I couldn't concentrate.
Estaba tan alterado que no podía concentrarme.