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    Duelo (en. Duel)

    /ˈdwe.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Feeling of pain and sadness following the loss of a loved one.
    Example Sentence: The mourning of his mother lasted several months.
    El duelo de su madre duró varios meses.
    Definition: Time during which this feeling is manifested.
    Example Sentence: She has been in mourning since the death of her brother.
    Ella está en duelo desde el fallecimiento de su hermano.
    Definition: Confrontation or fight between two people.
    Example Sentence: The duel was by sword between the two knights.
    El duelo fue a espada entre los dos caballeros.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: Comes from the Latin 'duelus', which means combat or struggle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to grieve
    Meaning: To undergo a process of pain due to the death of someone.
    hacer duelo
    Phrase: duel of words
    Meaning: Verbal conflict between two people.
    duelo de palabras
    Phrase: duel of roosters
    Meaning: Competition between two opponents, typically in a challenge context.
    duelo de gallos

    Related Words

    Related Word: mourning
    Description: Period of sadness and commemoration after a death.
    luto
    Related Word: grief
    Description: Feeling of intense sadness.
    aflicción
    Related Word: sorrow
    Description: Feeling of suffering or sadness.
    pena

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Refers to prolonged sadness in the context of loss.
    Slang Example: People say he has an eternal grief for his friend.
    La gente dice que él tiene un duelo eterno por su amigo.
    Slang Meaning: In some circles, it is used to refer to an intense verbal confrontation.
    Slang Example: Both were very competitive, so their duel was epic.
    Ambos eran muy competitivos, así que su duelo fue épico.