La turbulencia
Example: La turbulencia durante el vuelo causó mucho miedo entre los pasajeros.
Definition
"La turbulencia" refers to the irregular and often sudden movement of air during a flight that causes an aircraft to shake or experience bumps. It is a common atmospheric phenomenon that can cause discomfort or fear among passengers but is generally not dangerous.
Etymology
The word "la turbulencia" comes from the Latin 'turbulentia,' meaning 'confusion' or 'disturbance.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe chaotic or unstable conditions, especially in the air, perfectly fitting its use in aviation to denote unstable airflow.
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"La turbulencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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