Marvo Dict en → es · Español

disturb

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈstɜːb/ AmE /dɪˈstɜrb/

verb en → es

past disturbed pp disturbed ing disturbing

1 INTERRUPT [transitive] B1

to interrupt or stop someone from doing something, especially when they are trying to sleep or rest

molestar, interrumpir, perturbar

  • disturb somebody

Collocations disturb someone's sleep · disturb a meeting

  • I'm sorry to disturb you, but I need your help.

    Lo siento por interrumpirte, pero necesito tu ayuda.

2 UPSET [transitive] B1

to make someone feel upset or worried

molestar, preocupar, alterar

  • disturb somebody

Collocations disturb a person's peace of mind · disturb someone's feelings

  • The news disturbed her greatly.

    Las noticias la perturbaron mucho.

3 RUIN [transitive] B2

to spoil or ruin something, especially a plan or arrangement

estropear, arruinar, interrumpir

  • disturb plans

Collocations disturb the peace · disturb an agreement

  • The storm disturbed our holiday plans.

    La tormenta estropeó nuestros planes de vacaciones.

1 MOVE [transitive] C1

to move something or someone from one place to another, often causing damage or destruction

mover, desplazar, perturbar

  • disturb the soil

Collocations disturb the earth · disturb a site

  • The construction work disturbed the ground.

    Las obras de construcción desplazaron el suelo.