Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
perturbación
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾtuɾβaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundisruption
Example
La perturbación en el tráfico causó retrasos.
The disruption in traffic caused delays.
More examples
Una perturbación en el servicio de internet dejó sin conexión a varios usuarios.
An internet service disruption left several users without a connection.
Core concept
An interference or interruption that causes confusion in a system.
Common phrases
perturbación en el tráfico
traffic disruption
causar perturbación
cause disruption
perturbación en el servicio de internet
internet service disruption
Similar words
confusión: State where elements or information become mixed up, preventing clear judgment or understanding.
desorden: Lack of order or organization in the arrangement or structure of things or processes.
interrupción: Stopping or pausing of an ongoing activity or process that halts its progress.
alteración: Change from the usual state that produces a deviation in condition or functioning.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de desorden o alteración del funcionamiento normal de algo que provoca confusión o interrupciones.
Word origin
Derived from Latin perturbatio via the verb perturbar (per- "completely" + turbare "to agitate"), naming the condition resulting from being disturbed.
Usage tips
- Often used in technical contexts (for example, perturbación del sueño or perturbación eléctrica), indicating a medical or technical issue rather than a casual mishap.