Choques (en. Collisions)
/ˈtʃok.es/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of crashing.
Crashes between vehicles are common on this road.
Los choques entre vehículos son comunes en esta carretera.
Conflict or confrontation between people or ideas.
There were several verbal clashes during the discussion.
Hubo varios choques verbales durante la discusión.
Violent reaction of two or more bodies.
Traffic crashes cause suffering to many people.
Los choques en el tráfico ocasionan sufrimiento a muchas personas.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'to crash,' which in turn has roots in the Latin 'collidere'
Common Phrases and Expressions
cultural shock
Conflict or difference between cultures.
choque cultural
clash of opinions
Divergence or disagreement between points of view.
choque de opiniones
Related Words
to crash
To impact or make violent contact.
chocar
collision
Violent encounter between two or more bodies.
colisión
impact
Effect or result of a crash.
impacto
Slang Meanings
A misunderstanding or verbal conflict.
We had a clash in the meeting.
Tuvimos un choque en la reunión.
A minor accident.
Don't worry, it was just a small bump.
No te preocupes, solo fue un pequeño choque.