tumultuous settings
[tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs ˈsɛtɪŋz]
noun phrasepl: tumultuous settings
ambientes tumultuosos
1. environments or contexts characterized by chaos, disorder, confusion, and upheaval; places marked by violent or noisy disturbance
The protest created tumultuous settings in downtown areas.
O protesto criou ambientes tumultuosos nas áreas do centro da cidade.
2. situations or circumstances filled with emotional turmoil, conflict, or instability
She grew up in tumultuous settings marked by family conflict.
Ela cresceu em ambientes tumultuosos marcados por conflitos familiares.
3. locations or scenes of public disorder, rioting, or social unrest
The documentary explored tumultuous settings during the civil rights era.
O documentário explorou ambientes tumultuosos durante a era dos direitos civis.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and literary contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe socially significant moments of disorder or conflict. In Brazilian Portuguese media, it frequently appears when discussing political crises, social protests, or historical periods of instability. The term carries a slightly formal or elevated tone and is less commonly heard in everyday casual conversation.
NYC Slang
crazy scenes, mad settings, wild situations
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