What is the Spanish word for "turmoil"?

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

English

turmoil

Spanish

agitación

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Alternative translations of "turmoil"

confusión
caos
trastorno
desorden

Examples of how to use "turmoil" in Spanish

English
The country was in a state of political turmoil.
Spanish
El país estaba en un estado de agitación política.
English
The country fell into sudden political turmoil.
Spanish
El país cayó en una agitación política repentina.
English
She felt inner turmoil after the decision.
Spanish
Ella sintió una agitación interior después de la decisión.
English
Markets reacted to the news with turmoil.
Spanish
Los mercados reaccionaron a la noticia con turbulencia.
English
Family turmoil made him avoid holiday gatherings.
Spanish
La agitación familiar le hizo evitar las reuniones navideñas.

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