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    Enfrentamiento (en. Confrontation)

    /enfren.ta.mi.en.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation in which two or more parties confront each other.
    The confrontation between the two teams was very exciting.
    El enfrentamiento entre los dos equipos fue muy emocionante.
    Violent conflict that may take place in a social or political environment.
    There was a confrontation between protesters and the police.
    Hubo un enfrentamiento entre manifestantes y la policía.
    Confrontation that occurs in a debate or discussion.
    The confrontation of ideas in the meeting was very productive.
    El enfrentamiento de ideas en la reunión fue muy productivo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enfrentar' with the suffix '-miento'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    armed confrontation
    Conflict that involves the use of weapons.
    enfrentamiento armado
    verbal confrontation
    Disputes or conflicts that occur through words.
    enfrentamiento verbal
    cultural confrontation
    Clash between different cultures.
    enfrentamiento cultural

    Related Words

    confront
    Act of facing a difficult situation.
    enfrentar
    confronted
    State of being in conflict or confrontation.
    enfrentado

    Slang Meanings

    street fight
    There was a confrontation in the neighborhood between the youths.
    Hubo un enfrentamiento en el barrio entre los jóvenes.
    robbery between gangs
    Confrontations between gangs are becoming more common.
    Los enfrentamientos entre bandas son cada vez más comunes.