1. Areas of unstable or chaotic air movement, typically in aviation or meteorology
The pilot warned passengers about turbulent spots ahead.
O piloto advertiu os passageiros sobre as zonas turbulentas à frente.
2. Regions of disturbed or agitated fluid flow in physics or engineering
The river had several turbulent spots where the water crashed against rocks.
O rio tinha várias zonas turbulentas onde a água se chocava contra as rochas.
3. Dark patches visible on the sun's surface in astronomy
Astronomers observed turbulent spots on the sun's photosphere.
Os astrônomos observaram zonas turbulentas na fotosfera do sol.