No. 8,515 in Spanish
riot
The Spanish word for "riot" is "disturbio," meaning a violent public disorder or uproar.
In a sentence
El concierto terminó en un disturbio organizado.
The concert ended in an organized riot.
In this sentence, 'riot' is used to describe a violent or disruptive public event.
El carnaval era un motín de colores y música.
The carnival was a riot of colors and music.
Here, 'riot' metaphorically conveys intense activity, variety, or vibrancy.
Durante la protesta, se pidió evitar comportamientos que pudieran provocar un disturbio.
During the protest, attendees were urged to avoid behaviors that might incite a riot.
In this context, 'riot' refers explicitly to a chaotic public disturbance.
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