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    Altercado (en. Altercation)

    /al-ter-'ka-ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Conflict or dispute that can be verbal or physical.
    The altercation between the neighbors was heard all down the street.
    El altercado entre los vecinos se escuchó en toda la calle.
    Heated discussion that does not escalate into a fight.
    There was an altercation at the meeting, but they were able to calm down quickly.
    Hubo un altercado en la reunión, pero lograron calmarse rápidamente.
    Loud and violent confrontation.
    The altercation at the party ended with the arrival of the police.
    El altercado en la fiesta terminó con la llegada de la policía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'altercatum', which means 'to argue' or 'to fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an altercation
    To engage in a dispute or argument with someone.
    tener un altercado
    verbal altercation
    A dispute that occurs solely with words.
    altercado verbal
    to end in an altercation
    To conclude in a dispute or confrontation.
    terminar en altercado

    Related Words

    discussion
    Exchange of opinions between two or more people.
    discusión
    conflict
    Disagreement or confrontation between parties.
    conflicto
    fight
    Physical confrontation between people.
    pelea

    Slang Meanings

    Joke
    The joking among friends can lead to an altercation if not controlled.
    El cachondeo entre amigos puede llevar a un altercado si no se controla.
    Fight
    There was a fight in the bar that resulted in an altercation between two groups.
    Hubo una bronca en el bar que resultó en un altercado entre dos grupos.