disturbing

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdɪstəbɪŋ/ AmE /ˈdɪstərbɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 UPSETTING [attributive, predicative] B1

causing feelings of shock, fear or worry

perturbador, inquietante, molesto

  • a disturbing experience/sight

Collocations disturbing news · disturbing behaviour

  • The sight of the accident was very disturbing.

    La vista del accidente fue muy perturbadora.

2 INTERRUPT [attributive, predicative] B1

causing a break in normal activity or peace

perturbar, interrumpir, molestar

  • a disturbing interruption

Collocations disturbing noise · disturbing phone call

  • The loud music was a disturbing factor in the quiet library.

    La música alta fue un factor perturbador en la tranquila biblioteca.

3 QUESTIONABLE [attributive, predicative] B2

not morally acceptable or proper

dudoso, cuestionable, inmoral

  • a disturbing trend

Collocations disturbing practice · disturbing situation

  • The rise in violent crime is a disturbing trend.

    El aumento del crimen violento es una tendencia perturbadora.