Turbas (en. Mobs)

/ˈturbas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of people who gather or act in a tumultuous manner.
The crowds gathered in the square to protest.
Las turbas se reunieron en la plaza para protestar.
A disorganized and noisy mass of people.
The crowd was shouting and pushing at the sporting event.
La turba gritaba y empujaba en el evento deportivo.
A group of people who can cause chaos or disorder.
The crowd became violent during the demonstration.
La turba se volvió violenta durante la manifestación.

Etymology

From the Latin 'turba', which means agitation, confusion, or multitude.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crowds of people
Large number of people gathered.
turbas de gente
to fall into the crowds
To be swept away or influenced by the crowd.
caer en las turbas
to control the crowds
To manage or calm large groups of people.
controlar las turbas

Related Words

turbation
Confusion or uproar generated by a crowd.
turbacio
tumult
Disorder or confusion in a crowd.
tumulto
agitation
State of unrest or violent movement.
agitación

Slang Meanings

Large number of people who disrupt a situation.
That party turned into a crowd when the music started.
Esa fiesta se convirtió en una turba cuando llegó la música.
Disturbance or chaos caused by a group of people.
The crowd at the concert caused security to intervene.
La turba en el concierto hizo que la seguridad interviniera.