Conflictos (en. Conflicts)

/kon-flik-tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Disagreement or opposition between two or more parties.
Conflicts between countries can affect world peace.
Los conflictos entre los países pueden afectar la paz mundial.
A situation in which there is a clash of interests.
The labor conflict was resolved after several negotiations.
El conflicto laboral se resolvió tras varias negociaciones.
Discrepancy that arises within a person themselves.
He suffers from internal conflicts about his professional career.
Sufre de conflictos internos sobre su carrera profesional.

Etymology

From Latin 'conflictus', meaning 'collision' or 'blow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in conflict
to be in disagreement or confrontation with someone.
estar en conflicto
conflict of interest
a situation where the interests of a person or entity are compromised.
conflicto de intereses
to resolve conflicts
to find a solution to a disagreement or struggle.
resolver conflictos

Related Words

discord
Disagreement or lack of harmony among people.
discordia
tension
State of stress or pressure generated by a conflict.
tensión
dispute
Controversy between two or more parties.
disputa

Slang Meanings

To fight over something trivial.
Sometimes, their conflicts are just about trivial matters.
A veces, sus conflictos son solo por tonterías.
To have irreconcilable differences.
That pair is always in conflicts over their political opinions.
Ese par siempre está en conflictos por sus opiniones políticas.