Meaning
turbulence
- violent or unsteady movement of air or water
- a state of unrest, disorder, or conflict
In a sentence
L'aereo ha attraversato una forte turbolenza sopra le Alpi.
The plane went through severe turbulence over the Alps.
I mercati finanziari stanno affrontando un periodo di turbolenza.
Financial markets are facing a period of turbulence.
Allacciate le cinture per evitare problemi durante le turbolenze.
Fasten your seatbelts to avoid issues during turbulence.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| turbolenza | feminine · singular |
| turbolenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the plural (turbolenze) when referring to bumpy air conditions on a flight.