sconvolgere

to upset

verb skon-VOL-jeh-reh Rare

Also means

to disrupt

Usage Note

Sconvolgere is an irregular verb (like volgere) meaning to deeply disturb, overturn, or throw into chaos. Past participle: sconvolto (shaken, overwhelmed). It takes avere as auxiliary. Sono sconvolto (I'm shocked/devastated) is a very common expression. The noun sconvolgimento means upheaval. It is notably stronger than disturbare — use it for profound shocks, not minor inconveniences.

Examples

"La notizia lo ha sconvolto completamente."

Natural Translation

The news completely devastated him.

Literal Translation

The news him has upset completely.

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