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    Motín (en. Riot)

    /moˈtin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Revolt that occurs within an organized group, such as a prison or a ship, against authorities.
    The prisoners started a mutiny to demand better conditions.
    Los prisioneros iniciaron un motín para exigir mejores condiciones.
    Popular uprising that seeks to overthrow a government.
    The mutiny in the city led to the mayor's resignation.
    El motín en la ciudad llevó a la renuncia del alcalde.
    Disturbance of public order by a group of people.
    The mutiny in the square left several injured.
    El motín en la plaza dejó varios heridos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'motinus', which means movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a mutiny
    To organize a revolt or uprising.
    hacer un motín
    nickname of mutiny
    Referring to a group that rises against authority.
    mote de motín

    Related Words

    uprising
    Action of rising against authority.
    sublevación
    insurrection
    Violent movement against a government.
    insurrección
    revolt
    Disturbance of the established order.
    revuelta

    Slang Meanings

    To create chaos.
    Don’t cause a mutiny at the party, just stay calm.
    No hagas un motín en la fiesta, quédate tranquilo.
    To revolutionize things.
    Last night we had a mutiny and danced until dawn.
    Anoche hicimos un motín y bailamos hasta el amanecer.