Adjective
/rе.βol.ˈto.so/
The word "revoltoso" is used in the Spanish language to describe a person who is unruly, rebellious, or prone to causing disturbances. It is often used to characterize children or individuals who do not conform to expected behaviors, especially in more serious or formal contexts.
"Revoltoso" is fairly common in both oral speech and written contexts, tending to appear more in descriptive settings, such as in literature, reports, and conversations about behavior.
El niño es muy revoltoso y no para de hacer travesuras.
The boy is very rowdy and does not stop playing pranks.
La rebelión fue provocada por un grupo revoltoso que se oponía a las autoridades.
The rebellion was sparked by a rowdy group opposing the authorities.
Aunque era revoltoso en la escuela, tenía un gran corazón.
Although he was unruly in school, he had a big heart.
"Revoltoso" can also appear in several idiomatic expressions or phrases. Here are a few examples:
Después de la noticia, todos estaban en un estado revoltoso.
After the news, everyone was in a tumultuous state.
"Sacar el lado revoltoso"
To bring out the unruly side.
Durante la fiesta, ella sacó su lado revoltoso.
During the party, she brought out her rowdy side.
"Un corazón revoltoso"
A rebellious heart.
Él siempre ha tenido un corazón revoltoso, desafiando las normas.
He has always had a rebellious heart, challenging the rules.
"Mantenerse revoltoso"
To stay unruly.
The term "revoltoso" originates from the Latin word "revoltosus," which comes from "revolvere," meaning "to turn over" or "to roll back." This etymology reflects the concept of disturbance and inconsistency, linking back to the idea of a person or situation that disrupts the norm.
Synonyms: - Rebelde (rebellious) - Inquieto (restless) - Travieso (mischievous)
Antonyms: - Obediente (obedient) - Tranquilo (calm) - Sosegado (sedate)