Turbia (en. Cloudy)

/turβja/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That which is unclear, has sediments or impurities.
The river water is murky after the storm.
El agua del río está turbia después de la tormenta.
That which is confusing or difficult to understand.
The situation is murky; I don't know whom to believe.
La situación es turbia, no sé a quién creer.
Refers to a state of unrest or agitation.
The atmosphere in the meeting was murky due to the whispers.
El ambiente en la reunión era turbio debido a los murmullos.

Etymology

From Latin 'turbidus', which means 'turbulent' or 'confused'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

murky waters
Complicated or confusing situations.
aguas turbias
murky mysteries
Matters of dubious or suspicious origin.
misterios turbios

Related Words

turbidity
Property of a liquid that makes it non-transparent.
turbidez
to disturb
To interrupt or disturb the order of something.
turbar

Slang Meanings

Complicated situations or relationships.
That story with them is a bit murky.
Esa historia con ellos es algo turbia.
Anything that is unclear or looks suspicious.
Something in that proposal looks murky.
Algo en esa propuesta se ve turbio.