El trastorno
Example: El trastorno emocional afecta gravemente la calidad de vida diaria.
Definition
"El trastorno" refers to a disruption or disorder in normal functioning, often related to emotional, mental, or physical health. It indicates a condition that negatively impacts daily life, causing distress or impairment in a person's usual activities or well-being.
Etymology
The term "el trastorno" comes from the Spanish verb 'trastornar,' meaning to upset or disturb. It originates from the Latin 'trans-' meaning 'across' or 'beyond,' and 'tornare,' meaning 'to turn.' Did you know that "trastorno" literally suggests being 'turned around' or 'disordered,' reflecting its meaning of disturbance or disorder?
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"El trastorno" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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