Alterada (en. Altered)

/al-te-'ra-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has undergone a change in its emotional state.
She was altered by the news she received.
Estaba alterada por la noticia que recibió.
That is outside of its original or normal state.
The situation became altered when they started to argue.
La situación se volvió alterada cuando comenzaron a discutir.
That has been modified or transformed in its form or nature.
The altered image looks nothing like the original.
La imagen alterada no se parece en nada a la original.

Etymology

From Latin 'alteratus', which means 'changed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be altered
To feel anxious or excited due to an unexpected situation.
estar alterada
altered by distress
To be emotionally influenced by a concern.
alterada por la angustia
altered by nerves
To be in a state of anxiety or restlessness.
alterada por los nervios

Related Words

to alter
To modify or change something.
alterar
alteration
Change or harm in something.
alteración
altered
That has undergone an alteration.
alterado

Slang Meanings

To be very upset.
She is altered because she lost her phone.
Ella está alterada porque perdió su teléfono.
To be very excited or nervous.
It’s normal for her to be altered before her presentation.
Es normal que esté alterada antes de su presentación.