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turbid

[/ˈtɜːrbɪd/]
adjective
turvo
1. cloudy, murky, or opaque; not clear or transparent
The river was turbid after the heavy rain.
O rio estava turvo após a chuva pesada.
2. unclear, confused, or difficult to understand
The explanation was turbid and hard to follow.
A explicação era turva e difícil de acompanhar.
3. characterized by disorder or confusion
Turbid political times require clear leadership.
Tempos políticos turvos requerem liderança clara.
Synonyms
cloudymurkyopaquemuddyunclearconfusedobscure
Antonyms
cleartransparentlucidpellucidcrystalline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turvo
standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
turvo
standard term used in Portugal; also 'enlameado' for muddy water
General Brazilian
baço
less common alternative, more literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

turbid waters - metaphorically murky or confused situations
fish in turbid waters - to take advantage of confusion or disorder
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