What does «turbar» mean in Spanish?

  • To alter or move the natural state or course of a thing; disturb.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "la sorpresiva huelga turbó el movimiento habitual de la ciudad".

    "nada turbó la marcha de las negociaciones".

  • To cloud.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "turbarse el agua".

  • To surprise or stun one, so that he/she is unable to speak or to continue what he/she was doing; to confuse.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "turbado por la sorpresiva presencia de su amada, no supo qué hacer ni decir".

    "visiblemente turbado".

  • To interrupt, violently or annoyingly, stillness.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "las bombas turbaron la paz de la ciudad".

    "un fuerte ruido turbó su descanso".

  • (turbarse) Not knowing what to say or do; being confused or embarrassed.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "debe aprender a no turbarse al hablar en público".

    "la turbó la mirada del hombre que ella amaba en silencio".
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