What is the Spanish word for "turbulence"?

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

English

turbulence

Spanish

turbulencia

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Alternative translations of "turbulence"

agitación
inestabilidad
trastorno
perturbación

Examples of how to use "turbulence" in Spanish

English
The plane experienced some severe turbulence.
Spanish
El avión experimentó una turbulencia severa.
English
The plane experienced sudden turbulence over mountains.
Spanish
El avión experimentó una turbulencia repentina sobre las montañas.
English
She felt nervous during light turbulence on flight.
Spanish
Ella se sintió nerviosa durante una turbulencia ligera en el vuelo.
English
Pilots warned passengers about expected turbulence ahead.
Spanish
Los pilotos advirtieron a los pasajeros sobre la turbulencia esperada por delante.
English
The boat rocked because of strong turbulence outside.
Spanish
El barco se balanceaba debido a la fuerte turbulencia afuera.

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