This is the 12606th most frequent Spanish word.
motín
"Motín" means "riot" or "mutiny" in English.
In this sentence, 'motín' is used to describe a violent disturbance or upheaval occurring in a setting such as a prison.
Hubo un motín en la cárcel anoche.
There was a riot in the jail last night.
Here, 'motín' refers to the act of rebellion or mutiny executed by a group of people against authority, commonly associated with nautical contexts.
El motín de la tripulación sorprendió al capitán del barco.
The crew's mutiny surprised the ship's captain.
In this example, 'motín' points to an organized revolt or rebellion within an institution, conveying the defiance of the participants.