Disturbio (en. Riot)

/dis.tur.bjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Disturbance in the order of something.
The disturbance in traffic caused a major delay.
El disturbio en el tráfico causó un gran retraso.
Alteration of public peace.
The meeting ended in disturbance due to the protest.
La reunión terminó en disturbio debido a la protesta.
Conflict or disorder in a group.
The disturbance in the class was a consequence of the disagreement among students.
El disturbio en la clase fue consecuencia del desacuerdo entre los estudiantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'disturbium', meaning 'disorder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cause disturbance
To produce disorder or disruption in a place.
causar disturbio
be in disturbance
To be involved in a conflict or disorder.
estar en disturbios
social disturbance
Disruption of public order caused by the interaction of groups.
disturbio social

Related Words

disturbance
Interruption or alteration of a normal state.
perturbación
tumult
Tumult or great disorder caused by a crowd.
tumulto
confusion
State of disorder or lack of clarity.
confusión

Slang Meanings

Minor problems or conflicts.
He always has some disturbance in his life.
Siempre tiene algún disturbio en su vida.
Uncontrollable situation.
The party turned into a disturbance when the police arrived.
La fiesta se convirtió en un disturbio cuando llegó la policía.