disruptive

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈrʌp.tɪv/ AmE /dɪˈrʌp.tɪv/

adjective en → es

1 NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR [attributive / predicative] B1

causing problems or preventing something from happening properly; not behaving in a normal way

perturbador, desordenado, problemático

  • be disruptive

Collocations disruptive behavior · disruptive student

  • His disruptive behavior made it difficult for the teacher to teach.

    Su comportamiento perturbador dificultó la enseñanza del profesor.

2 TECHNOLOGY [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to technology that is new and has a major effect on the way people live, work, etc.

revolucionario, disruptivo (tecnología)

  • be disruptive

Collocations disruptive technology · disruptive innovation

  • The introduction of smartphones was a disruptive technological change.

    La introducción de los teléfonos inteligentes fue un cambio tecnológico disruptivo.