disturbance
[/dɪˈstɜːrbəns/]
nounfemininepl: disturbances
perturbação
1. The interruption of a peaceful or normal state; disruption
The disturbance in the library caused everyone to look up from their books.
A perturbação na biblioteca fez todos levantarem os olhos dos livros.
2. A breakdown of peaceful behavior; a commotion or tumult
There was a disturbance outside the nightclub last night.
Houve uma perturbação em frente à discoteca ontem à noite.
3. An emotional or mental upset; agitation
The bad news caused great disturbance to her peace of mind.
A má notícia causou grande perturbação à sua paz de espírito.
4. In physics, the displacement or irregularity in a system or field
The seismic disturbance was recorded by instruments across the region.
A perturbação sísmica foi registada por instrumentos em toda a região.
NYC Slang
beef (as in 'there was beef outside the club')
Related Idioms & Phrases
cause a disturbance - provocar uma perturbação
mental disturbance - perturbação mental
breach of the peace/disturbance of the peace - perturbação da ordem pública
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