Bronca (en. Row)

/ˈbɾoŋka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sometimes refers to a scolding or reprimand.

I got a telling-off for arriving late to work.

Recibí una bronca por llegar tarde al trabajo.

Confusion or altercation that causes noise and discomfort.

There was a row at the party that made everyone leave.

Hubo una bronca en la fiesta que hizo que todos se fueran.

A discussion or fight between people due to a disagreement.

The argument between the neighbors became unbearable.

La bronca entre los vecinos se volvió insostenible.

From Old French 'bronque', meaning 'complaint' or 'shout'.

to get into an argument

Involving oneself in someone else's conflict or problem.

meterse en una bronca

monumental row

A major scandal or conflict situation.

bronca monumental

no problem

There is no problem or conflict.

no hay bronca

altercation

Violent discussion or heated argument.

altercado

quarrel

Violent encounter or heated discussion.

riña

dispute

Controversy or disagreement that arises between two or more parties.

disputa

Complicated problem or situation.

That job is a hassle, I don't know how I'm going to solve it.

Ese trabajo es una bronca, no sé cómo lo voy a resolver.

Anger or annoyance.

I don't want to have a problem with you; I'm just tired.

No quiero tener bronca contigo, solo estoy cansado.