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riot in Spanish

riot in Spanish is tumulto, motín, disturbios — riot means a violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.

riot in Spanish

tumulto
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
motín
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
disturbios
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
alboroto
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
algarada
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
asonada
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
alborotarse
verb
asonarse
verb
atumultuarse
verb
rebullir
verb
rebullirse
verb
tempestear
verb

What does "riot" mean?

  1. noun A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.
    "A riot broke out after the controversial verdict."
  2. noun (informal) Someone or something hilariously funny or wildly entertaining.
    "The comedian was an absolute riot."
  3. verb To take part in a violent public disturbance.
    "Fans rioted in the streets after the team's loss."
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riot in a sentence

  • A riot broke out after the controversial verdict.
  • The comedian was an absolute riot.
  • Fans rioted in the streets after the team's loss.

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What is "riot" in Spanish?

"riot" in Spanish is tumulto, motín, disturbios. riot means: A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.

How do you use "riot" in a sentence?

Example: "A riot broke out after the controversial verdict." In Spanish, "riot" is tumulto, motín, disturbios.

Are there other ways to say "riot" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "riot": tumulto, motín, disturbios, alboroto, algarada, asonada.

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