Turbulencia
Definition
(noun) Irregular movements of air that cause discomfort to passengers during a flight
Examples
“Hubo una turbulencia inesperada durante el vuelo justo después de despegar.”
“La turbulencia nos despertó a las tres.”
The turbulence woke us up at three.
“En ese tramo hubo turbulencia fuerte y el café terminó en el suelo.”
That stretch was rough, and the coffee ended up on the floor.
“A Marta le dio miedo la turbulencia cuando el avión empezó a sacudirse sobre Madrid.”
Marta got scared when the plane started shaking over Madrid.
“Si hay turbulencias, yo me agarro al reposabrazos y ya está.”
If there's turbulence, I just hold on to the armrest and that's that.
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