causar revuelo
verbCEFR B2
What does “causar revuelo” mean in English?
to cause a stir, to create a buzz
to cause a stir, to create a buzz (lighter than provocar polémica; excitement mixed with surprise)
Example sentences
La noticia causó un enorme revuelo entre los seguidores del equipo.
The news caused a huge stir among the team's supporters.
Sus declaraciones causaron tal revuelo que tuvo que salir a aclarar su posición al día siguiente.
His statements caused such a stir that he had to come out and clarify his position the following day.
El nombramiento causó revuelo dentro del partido, donde muchos esperaban otro perfil.
The appointment caused a stir within the party, where many had expected a different profile.
How to use it
Causar revuelo means 'to cause a stir', 'to create a buzz', 'to cause a commotion'. It is a collocation used in journalistic and informal-to-neutral registers to describe a reaction of widespread excitement, surprise, or controversy. Construction: causar revuelo (+ entre/en): 'causó un enorme revuelo en las redes sociales'. Contrast with provocar polémica (to spark controversy, more negative/serious) and llamar la atención (to attract attention, more neutral).
Common mistake
Causar revuelo suggests surprise and excitement (positive or negative) — it's more about the buzz than serious harm. Provocar polémica is weightier and more negative. English 'stir' is the closest translation but 'uproar' or 'buzz' can work depending on context. The article: un revuelo (with article) when quantified; causar revuelo (no article) in the plain collocation.