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    Turbio (en. Cloudy)

    /ˈtur.bjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a liquid that is not transparent.
    The river water is turbid after the storm.
    El agua del río está turbia después de la tormenta.
    That is confusing or difficult to understand.
    His explanation was so murky that no one understood the topic.
    Su explicación fue tan turbia que nadie comprendió el tema.
    That has something dark or suspicious.
    That transaction seems murky and should be investigated.
    Esa transacción parece turbia y debería investigarse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'turbidus', meaning 'confused, tumultuous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turbid water
    water that is not clear, filled with sediments.
    agua turbia
    murky matters
    topics or situations that are confusing or have something suspicious.
    asuntos turbios
    a murky outlook
    a situation that is not clear or is uncertain.
    un panorama turbio

    Related Words

    turbidity
    state of being turbid or unclear.
    turbidez
    perturbed
    emotionally affected, in a state of confusion.
    perturbado

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated or suspicious situation.
    That move was very murky, I don't trust it.
    Esa movida fue muy turbia, no me fío.
    Something that is not clear or has concealments.
    That person's intentions are murky.
    Las intenciones de esa persona son turbias.