Disputas (en. Disputes)

/disˈpwtas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Conflicts or disagreements between people or groups.
The disputes between the two teams were very intense.
Las disputas entre los dos equipos fueron muy intensas.
Debate or discussion on a controversial topic.
There were disputes over the company's policies.
Hubo disputas sobre las políticas de la empresa.
Legal contests or disputes.
Legal disputes can be long and costly.
Las disputas legales pueden ser largas y costosas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

unnecessary dispute
Conflict that could be avoided.
disputa innecesaria
resolve disputes
To seek a solution to a disagreement.
resolver disputas
legal dispute
Conflict that takes place in a court.
disputa legal

Related Words

discuss
To talk about a topic to express different opinions.
discutir
controversy
A matter in which there are opposing opinions.
controversia
conflict
A situation in which two or more parties have conflicting interests.
conflicto

Slang Meanings

Tension between friends.
The dispute between them was just a misunderstanding.
La disputa entre ellos solo fue un malentendido.
Small conflict.
It's not worth fighting over that dispute.
No vale la pena pelear por esa disputa.