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    Revueltas (en. Riots)

    /reˈbweltas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disruptions of public peace, generally accompanied by disturbances.
    Social revolts broke out in several cities.
    Las revueltas sociales estallaron en varias ciudades.
    Conflicts or struggles between groups for political or economic reasons.
    The revolts in the country led to a change of government.
    Las revueltas en el país llevaron a un cambio de gobierno.
    Disorder or agitation in a group or place.
    There were revolts during the peaceful demonstration.
    Hubo revueltas en la manifestación pacífica.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'revueltar,' which comes from the Latin 'revolutare,' meaning 'to turn over.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    popular revolts
    Movements of protest led by the population.
    revueltas populares
    student revolts
    Demonstrations organized by students seeking change.
    revueltas estudiantiles
    to fall into revolts
    To enter a state of agitation or disorder.
    caer en revueltas

    Related Words

    revolution
    Radical change in the political or social structure.
    revolución
    protest
    Action of expressing disagreement with a situation.
    protesta
    insurrection
    Armed uprising of a group against authority.
    insurrección

    Slang Meanings

    Disorder or fight between groups.
    There were revolts among the guests at the party.
    En la fiesta se armaron revueltas entre los invitados.
    Confusion or chaos in a conversation.
    The discussion turned into a revolt at the same time.
    La discusión se volvió una revuelta al mismo tiempo.