Turbaba (en. Disturbed)

/turˈβaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause confusion or disorder in a place or situation.
The noise from the party disturbed the tranquility of the neighborhood.
El ruido de la fiesta turbaba la tranquilidad del vecindario.
To disturb someone's mood or mind.
The news would disturb the students a lot.
La noticia turbara mucho a los estudiantes.
To interrupt the normal development of an action or process.
The rain disturbed the soccer match.
La lluvia turbaba el partido de fútbol.

Etymology

From Latin 'turbare', meaning 'to disturb' or 'to disorder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

did not disturb
that did not cause confusion or disorder.
no turbaba
disturbed by
affected or shaken by something.
turbada por

Related Words

disturbance
State of disturbance or disorder.
turbación
turbulent
Causing turbulence or confusion.
turbulento
turbidity
Condition of a liquid that is cloudy.
turbidez

Slang Meanings

To be confused or disoriented.
After that news, I feel disturbed.
Después de esa noticia, me siento turbado.
To interrupt abruptly.
Please do not disturb the conversation.
No turbés la conversación, por favor.