Motín (en. Riot)

/moˈtin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

definition_text: Revolt or rebellion of a group, usually in a military or prison context.

example_sentence: During the riot in the prison, the inmates took control of several sectors.

Durante el motín en la prisión, los reclusos tomaron el control de varios sectores.

definition_text: Disordered disturbance resulting in conflicts or protests.

example_sentence: The riot in the city was triggered by social discontent.

El motín en la ciudad fue provocado por el descontento social.

definition_text: Act of violent resistance against an established authority or power.

example_sentence: The riot against the government left multiple injured.

El motín contra el gobierno dejó múltiples heridos.

etymology_origin: From the Latin 'motinum', which means movement or disturbance.

phrase: cell riot

meaning: Rebellion that occurs within a prison.

motín de celdas

phrase: popular riot

meaning: Uprising of the population against an authority.

motín popular

phrase: to suffer a riot

meaning: To experience a revolt or uprising.

sufrir un motín

related_word: rebellion

description: Uprising or resistance against an authority.

rebelión

related_word: insurrection

description: Act of rising against an established power.

insurrección

related_word: revolt

description: Disturbance of public order, usually due to protest.

revuelta

meaning: Neighborhood uprising

example: The kids organized a neighborhood riot due to the lack of services.

Los chicos organizaron un motín de barrio por la falta de servicios.

meaning: Commotion

example: The party turned into a riot when more people started to arrive.

La fiesta se convirtió en un motín cuando empezaron a llegar más personas.