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turbio

murky

adjective TOOR-byoh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: From Latin turbidus, from turba (disorder, crowd).

Also means

cloudy

Usage Note

Turbio describes water or other liquids that are not clear, but also applies figuratively to shady dealings, unclear situations, or dubious characters — un asunto turbio (a shady affair), una mirada turbia (a clouded gaze). The feminine form is turbia. It contrasts with claro (clear) and transparente (transparent).

Examples

"El agua del río estaba turbia."

Natural Translation

The river water was murky.

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