Spanish Conversation · Level 128
60 words
Spanish word
alboroto
Pronunciation
IPA/alβoˈɾoto/
Meaning
- masculine nounuproar
Example
Hicieron mucho alboroto en la fiesta.
They caused a big uproar at the party.
More examples
La policía calmó el alboroto.
The police quelled the commotion.
Core concept
Noisy crowd causing confusion and agitation.
Common phrases
armar un alboroto
make a fuss
causar alboroto
provoke an uproar
Similar words
jaleo: Rowdy fuss caused by people making a scene and stirring disorder.
tumulto: Large physical commotion with pushing, jostling, and chaotic movement.
bullicio: Lively bustle of many voices and sounds, busy and somewhat noisy.
ruido: Loud, unpleasant sound that annoys or interferes with activity.
Definition in Spanish
Conmoción ruidosa que provoca confusión, inquietud o enfado entre la gente.
Word origin
Derived from the verb alborotar 'to disturb or rouse', with the suffix -o forming a noun for a noisy disturbance.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with hacer or armar (hacer alboroto, armar alboroto) to mean making a loud fuss and often heard as a mild rebuke such as 'no armes alboroto'.