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    Perturbar (en. Disturb)

    /peɾ.tuɾ.'βaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Alter the state of something, causing it disorder.
    The noise from the construction disturbed my concentration.
    El ruido de la construcción perturbó mi concentración.
    Confuse or bewilder someone.
    Her unexpected reaction disturbed me.
    Su reacción inesperada me perturbó.
    Interrupt the normal course of an event.
    The rain disturbed the progress of the match.
    La lluvia perturbó el desarrollo del partido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perturbāre', meaning 'to disorder' or 'to alter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disturb the peace
    Cause disturbances that affect tranquility.
    perturbar la paz
    disturb sleep
    Disrupt someone's rest.
    perturbar el sueño
    disturb the mind
    Cause confusion or mental distress.
    perturbar la mente

    Related Words

    disturbance
    The act of disturbing; a state of disorder or unrest.
    perturbación
    disturbed
    Someone who is upset or distressed by something.
    perturbado

    Slang Meanings

    To bother or annoy someone colloquially.
    Don't disturb me with your problems.
    No me perturbes con tus problemas.
    To cause drama or conflict within a group.
    That news disturbed the atmosphere in the office.
    Esa noticia perturbó el ambiente en la oficina.