turmoil

BrE /ˈtɜːmɒɪl/ AmE /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/

noun en → es

1 CHAOS/CONFUSION [uncountable] B2

a state of great confusion and disorder; a situation that is very difficult to control or manage because it involves many different problems, opinions, etc.

caos, desorden, confusión

Collocations be in turmoil · fall into turmoil

  • The country was plunged into political turmoil.

    El país se sumió en un caos político.

2 DISTRESS [uncountable] C1

a state of great mental or emotional disturbance; a situation that causes someone to feel very worried, upset, or confused.

angustia, desasosiego, perturbación

Collocations be in turmoil · fall into turmoil

  • She was in a state of great mental turmoil.

    Ella estaba en un estado de gran angustia emocional.