Trastornar (en. Upset)

/tras.torˈnar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To interrupt the normal course of something.
The noise from outside was disrupting his concentration.
El ruido del exterior trastornaba su concentración.
To cause confusion or disorder in someone's mood or behavior.
The news completely upset him.
La noticia lo trastornó completamente.
To produce a drastic change in a situation.
The accident disrupted traffic throughout the city.
El accidente trastornó el tráfico en toda la ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'trastornare', which means 'to turn over' or 'to turn around'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disturb the order
To alter the established order.
trastornar el orden
to upset someone
To cause confusion or unease to someone.
trastornar a alguien

Related Words

disorder
Alteration of physical or mental health.
trastorno
disorder
Lack of order.
desorden

Slang Meanings

To be beside oneself.
After hearing that comment, he was left disturbed.
Después de escuchar ese comentario, se quedó trastornado.
To have a bad time.
That movie left me shaken.
Esa película me dejó trastornado.