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    Turbulencia (en. Turbulence)

    /tur.bu.len.θi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of agitation or commotion in a liquid or gas.
    The turbulence during the flight caused concern among the passengers.
    La turbulencia durante el vuelo causó inquietud entre los pasajeros.
    Lack of tranquility or stability in a system or situation.
    The political turbulence in the country generated economic uncertainty.
    La turbulencia política en el país generó incertidumbre económica.
    Alterations in the order or calmness of a process.
    The turbulence in the financial market affected many companies.
    La turbulencia en el mercado financiero afectó a muchas empresas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'turbulentia', which comes from 'turbulentus', meaning 'agitated' or 'confused'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    air turbulence
    Instability of the air that can affect an airplane.
    turbulencia aérea
    economic turbulence
    Instability in economic markets.
    turbulencia económica
    sea of turbulence
    Situation of an agitated and dangerous sea.
    mar de turbulencias

    Related Words

    turbulent
    That is full of confusion or agitation.
    turbulento
    whirlwind
    Fast and disorderly movement of a liquid or gas.
    torbellino

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected rupture or conflict in a situation.
    That conversation was pure turbulence; I never thought we would end up arguing.
    Esa conversación fue pura turbulencia, nunca pensé que acabaríamos discutiendo.
    When there are many rapid changes in an environment.
    The party was total turbulence, with music and people jumping everywhere.
    La fiesta fue una turbulencia total, con música y gente saltando por todas partes.