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    Alteraba (en. Altered)

    /altəˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make changes that affect the nature or quality of something.
    The noise disturbed the tranquility of the park.
    El ruido alteraba la tranquilidad del parque.
    To modify the state or conditions of something in a way that makes it different.
    The medical intervention altered his health condition.
    La intervención médica alteraba su estado de salud.
    To produce alterations in someone's behavior or routine.
    The unexpected arrival of his friend changed his plans.
    La llegada inesperada de su amigo alteraba sus planes.

    Etymology

    From the verb alterar, derived from the Latin 'alterare', which means 'to change'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to alter the order
    To cause disorder in an established situation or context.
    alterar el orden
    do not alter things
    Not to make changes in a situation that must remain the same.
    no alterar las cosas
    to disturb the calm
    To break the tranquility of an environment.
    alterar la calma

    Related Words

    alteration
    Change in the form, function, or character of something.
    alteración
    altered
    That has been modified or disturbed.
    alterado
    to alter
    To modify or change something.
    alterar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of anxiety or nervousness.
    I was a bit nervous before taking my exam.
    Me alteraba un poco antes de presentar mi examen.
    To experience a complicated or stressful situation.
    My life lately has been disrupted by work.
    Mi vida últimamente está alterada por el trabajo.