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    Disputa (en. Quarrel)

    /disˈputa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A formal conflict between parties that defends opposing opinions.
    The dispute between the two countries led to diplomatic negotiations.
    La disputa entre los dos países llevó a negociaciones diplomáticas.
    A debate or discussion about a specific topic.
    The dispute over the new treaty lasted for months.
    La disputa sobre el nuevo tratado se prolongó durante meses.
    A disagreement that can be mediated or taken to court.
    The legal dispute was resolved in the courts.
    La disputa legal fue resuelta en los tribunales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'disputare', which means 'to discuss' or 'to reason'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    power struggle
    Conflict over control or authority.
    disputa de poder
    legal dispute
    Conflict that is resolved by a court.
    disputa legal
    disagreement among friends
    Disagreement that occurs in a friendly relationship.
    disputa entre amigos

    Related Words

    to discuss
    To talk about a topic to exchange ideas or opinions.
    discutir
    conflict
    Situation in which there is opposition or disagreement.
    conflicto
    to negotiate
    To converse to reach an agreement on a conflict.
    negociar

    Slang Meanings

    Heated fight or argument in an informal context.
    They had a dispute at the party that almost turned physical.
    Tuvieron una disputa en la fiesta que casi se vuelve física.
    Trivial or insignificant argument.
    It's not worth having a dispute over that.
    No vale la pena tener una disputa sobre eso.