No. 9,700 in Spanish
asonada
A violent uprising, riot, or revolt.
In a sentence
La asonada en el centro de la ciudad fue reprimida rápidamente por la policía.
The uprising in the city center was quickly suppressed by the police.
The term 'asonada' here refers to a sudden and unorganized revolt or disturbance involving a group of people.
Los líderes locales condenaron las acciones de la asonada y pidieron calma a la población.
The local leaders condemned the actions of the uprising and called for calm among the population.
In this usage, 'asonada' is describing an act of civil unrest or violent protest by people.
Durante la asonada, varios negocios fueron saqueados por individuos aprovechando el caos.
During the riot, various businesses were looted by individuals taking advantage of the chaos.
Here, 'asonada' is used in the context of a tumultuous or chaotic event usually marked by collective disobedience.
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