Turbada (en. Troubled)

/turˈβaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of mental or emotional confusion.
The news left her turbated and speechless.
La noticia la dejó turbada y sin palabras.
Disturbance in a person's tranquility.
His behavior turbated her, leaving her in shock.
Su comportamiento la turbó, dejándola en shock.
adjective
One who is disturbed or unsettled.
After the accident, she appeared turbated and scared.
Después del accidente, se mostró turbada y asustada.

Etymology

From the verb 'turbare', which means to disturb or alter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be turbated
To feel confused or unsettled by something.
estar turbada
to fall into turbation
To enter a state of confusion or anxiety.
caer en la turbación
to leave someone turbated
To cause someone great confusion or unease.
dejar a alguien turbado

Related Words

turbation
State of unease or confusion.
turbación
disturbing
That causes turbation or unease.
turbador
disturbance
Disruption of calm or the normal state of things.
perturbación

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of shock due to something unexpected.
The news left her turbated, as if she couldn't believe it.
La noticia la dejó turbada, como si no pudiera creerlo.
To feel confused in a social situation.
At the party, she felt turbated because she didn't know anyone.
En la fiesta se sentía turbada por no conocer a nadie.