Alterado (en. Altered)

/al-te-'ra-ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

It refers to an emotional or physical state of excitement or disturbance.

He was upset by the news he received.

Estaba alterado por la noticia que recibió.

Indicates that something has been modified or changed.

The document was altered before being sent.

El documento fue alterado antes de ser enviado.

Describes a person who has lost their calm or is angry.

His tone of voice was altered during the discussion.

Su tono de voz era alterado durante la discusión.

From Latin 'alteratus', meaning 'changed' or 'modified'.

to be upset

To be in a state of agitation or excitement.

estar alterado

upset by

Caused by something that provokes an emotional change.

alterado por

to alter

To modify or change something.

alterar

alteration

Change or disturbance of a normal state.

alteración

To be very excited or agitated.

After meeting his idol, he was completely upset.

Después de conocer a su ídolo, estaba completamente alterado.

To feel frustrated or angry.

I got really upset when I saw that they broke my toy.

Me alteré mucho cuando vi que rompieron mi juguete.