turbulencia
|tur-bu-len-cia|
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/tuɾβuˈlensja/
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/tuɾβuˈlenθja/
disturbance / unsteady motion
Etymology
'turbulencia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'turbulentia', where the root 'turb-' (from 'turbare') meant 'to disturb' or 'confusion'.
'turbulentia' (Medieval/Latin) passed into Old French as 'turbulence' and into Spanish as 'turbulencia', becoming the modern Spanish noun.
Initially it meant 'disturbance, confusion' in a general sense; over time it came to denote specifically irregular motion (of air or fluids) and, by extension, social or political unrest.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
irregular or violent movement of air or water; atmospheric or fluid unrest (e.g., the bumps experienced during a flight).
The plane encountered severe turbulencia over the storm.
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Noun 2
a state of disorder, disturbance, or unrest in a social, political, or economic context.
The country experienced political turbulencia after the election.
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Noun 3
short, abrupt changes in the motion of a vehicle (especially aircraft) caused by irregular air currents.
Passengers were asked to fasten seatbelts due to expected turbulencia.
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Last updated: 2025/11/11 13:31