revuelta
“revuelta” means “riot” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
riot, uprising
Also: revolt, disturbance
📝 In Action
La revuelta popular comenzó en la plaza principal.
B1The popular uprising began in the main square.
El gobierno intentó calmar la revuelta con nuevas leyes.
B2The government tried to calm the riot with new laws.
Fue una revuelta pacífica contra los impuestos.
C1It was a peaceful revolt against taxes.
bend, turn
📝 In Action
A la revuelta del camino verás la casa.
B1At the bend in the road, you will see the house.
Esta carretera tiene demasiadas revueltas.
B2This highway has too many turns.
Cuidado en la próxima revuelta, es muy cerrada.
B1Be careful at the next turn; it's very sharp.
messy, choppy
Also: scrambled, tangled
📝 In Action
Tu habitación está muy revuelta hoy.
A2Your room is very messy today.
La mar está revuelta y no podemos nadar.
B1The sea is rough/choppy and we cannot swim.
Tengo la ropa revuelta en la maleta.
A2I have my clothes all mixed up in the suitcase.
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Quick Quiz: revuelta
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Which sentence describes a messy room?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'revoluta', which is the feminine form of 'revolutus' (rolled back or turned around). It shares the same roots as the English word 'revolt'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'revuelta' the same as 'revolución'?
Not quite. A 'revuelta' is usually a shorter, more localized riot or uprising. A 'revolución' implies a total change of a political or social system.
How do I say 'scrambled eggs'?
Since 'huevos' (eggs) is masculine, you use the masculine form: 'huevos revueltos'. If you were scrambling something feminine, like 'patatas', you could say 'patatas revueltas'.
Can I use 'revuelta' to describe hair?
Yes! If someone has messy or wind-blown hair, you can say 'tiene la melena revuelta'.