What is the Spanish word for "riot"?

Learn how to say "riot" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

riot

Spanish

disturbio

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Alternative translations of "riot"

motín
revuelta
alboroto
tumulto

Examples of how to use "riot" in Spanish

English
A violent riot broke out in the city.
Spanish
Estalló un violento disturbio en la ciudad.
English
A small protest turned into a riot last night.
Spanish
Una pequeña protesta se convirtió en un disturbio anoche.
English
The police arrived quickly to stop the riot.
Spanish
La policía llegó rápidamente para detener el disturbio.
English
Students read about the historic riot in class.
Spanish
Los estudiantes leyeron sobre el disturbio histórico en clase.
English
They watched footage of the riot on television.
Spanish
Vieron imágenes del disturbio en la televisión.

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