Perturbación (en. Disturbance)
/perturˈβaθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State of unrest or imbalance.
The disturbance in the weather caused havoc in several cities.
La perturbación en el clima causó estragos en varias ciudades.
Interruption of a normal process or function.
There was a disturbance in the television signal.
Hubo una perturbación en la señal de la televisión.
Confusion or unease in a person.
His disturbance was evident during the presentation.
Su perturbación era evidente durante la presentación.
Etymology
From Latin 'perturbatio', meaning 'alteration or confusion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mental disturbance
State of confusion or emotional instability.
perturbación mental
public disorder disturbance
Situation of disorder or violence in the community.
perturbación del orden público
to cause disturbance
To cause destabilization or disruption in an environment.
hacer perturbación
Related Words
to disturb
To cause alteration or unease in something or someone.
perturbar
to awaken disturbances
To initiate confusion or unease in a situation.
despertar perturbaciones
disturbing
Causing disturbance or unease.
perturbador
Slang Meanings
Extreme confusion in a complicated situation.
That exam was a true disturbance; I didn’t understand anything.
Ese examen fue una verdadera perturbación, no entendí nada.
Mental state altered by stress or worry.
It's clear that he has been in a disturbance since they told him about the job.
Se nota que está en una perturbación desde que le dijeron lo del trabajo.