What does "jaleo" mean in English?

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Spanish

jaleo

English

commotion

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Alternative translations of "jaleo"

uproar
ruckus
fuss
bustle

Examples of how to use "jaleo" in Spanish

Spanish
Se armó un gran jaleo en la calle.
English
There was a big commotion on the street.
Spanish
El jaleo en la plaza empezó temprano.
English
The noise in the square started early.
Spanish
No entiendo tanto jaleo a mi alrededor.
English
I don't understand so much fuss around me.
Spanish
Hubo un jaleo después del partido.
English
There was a ruckus after the game.
Spanish
Cuidado, hay jaleo en esa calle.
English
Be careful, there's a disturbance on that street.

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Se armó un gran jaleo en la calle.

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