Turbulent(in English) 🔊
Turbulento (in Spanish) 🔊
Definitions
1. (English)
Turmoil (Severe disturbance or commotion in an organization or society.)
The turbulent waters of the stock market made it difficult for investors to make informed decisions.
2. (Spanish)
Turbulencia (Severe disturbance or commotion in an organization or society.)
La turbulencia política en el país provocó una gran inestabilidad.
3. (Weather)
Turmoil (Severe weather disturbance, such as a tornado or hurricane.)
The turbulent storm brought heavy damage to the coastal town.
4. (Physics)
Chaotic motion (Unpredictable and irregular motion.)
The turbulent flow of the river was a challenge for the kayakers.
Synonyms for Turbulent
Unstable 🔊
Voluble 🔊
Tumultuosa 🔊
Agitada 🔊
Revoltosa 🔊
Inestable 🔊
Antonyms for Turbulent
Calm 🔊
Tranquilo 🔊
Pacífico 🔊
Estable 🔊
Sólido 🔊
Examples of Turbulent
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The financial markets have been turbulent in recent months. | Los mercados financieros han sido turbulentes en los últimos meses. |
| The asteroid’s turbulent orbit made it difficult to predict its path. | El plano errático del asteroide lo hizo difícil predecir su ruta. |
| The city’s turbulent history has been marked by wars and revolutions. | La historia turbulent de la ciudad ha sido marcada por guerras y revoluciones. |
| The team’s performance was turbulent in the first half of the game. | El rendimiento del equipo fue turbulent en la primera mitad del partido. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “On turbulent waters” | “En aguas difíciles” |
| “Turbulent past” | “Pasado turbulent” |
Word of the Day
Turbulent – turbulent
Usage: The turbulent weather made it difficult to enjoy the picnic.