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perturbado

per-toor-BAH-thopeɾtuɾˈβaðo

“perturbado” means “disturbed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

disturbedB2Adjective

mentally or emotionally troubled

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disruptedC1Adjective

an order or state of peace being broken

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madmanC2Noun

a person who is mentally unstable

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disturbedAlso: unsettled, deranged

AdjectivemB2
A sad-looking person sitting on a small wooden stool with their head in their hands, surrounded by floating storm clouds.

📝 In Action

Después de ver esa película de terror, me quedé un poco perturbado.

B1

After watching that horror movie, I felt a bit unsettled.

El hombre parecía perturbado y hablaba solo en la calle.

B2

The man seemed disturbed and was talking to himself on the street.

Su pasado traumático lo dejó emocionalmente perturbado.

C1

His traumatic past left him emotionally disturbed.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trastornado (unbalanced/deranged)
  • inquieto (restless/uneasy)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • quedar perturbado – to be left feeling disturbed
  • emocionalmente perturbado – emotionally disturbed
  • profundamente perturbado – deeply disturbed

disruptedAlso: altered

AdjectivemC1formal
A neat row of red apples with one single apple knocked over and rolling away.

📝 In Action

El orden público fue perturbado por los manifestantes.

B2

Public order was disrupted by the protesters.

El ecosistema perturbado tardará años en recuperarse.

C1

The disrupted ecosystem will take years to recover.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • alterado (altered)
  • interrumpido (interrupted)

Antonyms

  • intacto (intact)
  • inalterado (unaltered)

Common Collocations

  • orden perturbado – disrupted order
  • sueño perturbado – disturbed sleep

madmanAlso: disturbed person

NounmC2informal
A person wearing mismatched shoes and a colorful cape, laughing while chasing a butterfly in a field.

📝 In Action

La policía detuvo a un perturbado que amenazaba a los peatones.

B2

The police detained a disturbed man who was threatening pedestrians.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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Words that translate to "perturbado" in Spanish:

alteredderangeddisrupteddisturbeddisturbed personmadmanunsettled

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: perturbado

Question 1 of 3

If someone is 'perturbado', how do they likely feel?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
perturbar(to disturb/disrupt) — Verb
perturbación(disturbance) — Noun
perturbador(disturbing) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
cansadoenojado
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'perturbatus', which combines 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'turbare' (to throw into disorder or agitate). It shares the same root as the English word 'disturb'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: perturbedFrench: perturbéItalian: perturbato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'perturbado' the same as 'loco'?

Not exactly. 'Loco' is a general word for 'crazy'. 'Perturbado' is more specific, suggesting that someone's peace of mind has been deeply shaken or they are emotionally unsettled.

Can I use 'perturbado' for a loud noise?

No, you would use the verb: 'El ruido me perturbó' (The noise disturbed me). Use 'perturbado' to describe the person who feels unsettled *because* of the noise.

Does it mean 'creepy'?

It can. If a person or a movie makes you feel 'perturbado', it's because you found it creepy or disturbing.