Alteración (en. Disturbance)
/alteɾaˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Change or modification that affects the nature or state of something.
The alteration of the climate affects all ecosystems.
La alteración del clima afecta a todos los ecosistemas.
Disorder or disturbance in a situation or state.
There was an alteration in the calm of the place after the announcement.
Hubo una alteración en la calma del lugar tras el anuncio.
Change introduced in a text or document.
The alteration of the contract was notified.
La alteración del contrato fue notificada.
Etymology
From the Latin 'alteratio', which means 'change, modification'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
alteration of public order
Modifications or disturbances in the peace and order in society.
alteración del orden público
alteration of health
Change in a person's physical or mental well-being.
alteración de la salud
Related Words
alter
To change or modify something.
alterar
alterable
That can be changed or modified.
alterable
alters
Diminutive of alteration used in specific contexts.
altera
Slang Meanings
Alteration at a social event
That party had a really cool alteration, it was the best!
Esa fiesta tuvo una alteración bien chévere, ¡fue lo máximo!
Emotional disturbance
After the news, he had an alteration that left him thinking all day.
Después de la noticia, tuvo una alteración que lo dejó pensando todo el día.