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    Colisión (en. Collision)

    /koli'θjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Shock or violent encounter between two bodies.
    The collision between the two cars left several injured.
    La colisión entre los dos coches dejó varios heridos.
    Conflicting interaction between ideas or people.
    The collision of opinions was evident during the discussion.
    La colisión de opiniones fue evidente durante la discusión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'collisio', which means 'shock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Conflict of interests
    Situation in which two parties have opposing interests.
    colisión de intereses
    Head-on collision
    Direct impact between two vehicles moving towards each other.
    colisión frontal
    Avoid the collision
    Take measures to prevent a violent encounter or conflict.
    evitar la colisión

    Related Words

    Accident
    Unplanned event that results in damage or injury.
    accidente
    Crash
    Violent encounter between two objects or people.
    choque
    Impact
    Effect or result of a collision.
    impacto

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected hit.
    I had a collision with the door when I was leaving.
    Tuve una colisión con la puerta al salir.
    Conflict between friends.
    We had a collision, but then we reconciled.
    Tuvimos una colisión, pero luego nos reconciliamos.