Lides (en. Lides)
/li.des/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Contest or competition between two or more people or groups.
The lides between the teams make the championship more exciting.
Las lides entre los equipos hacen el campeonato más emocionante.
Contest or confrontation in which victory is sought.
In the lides of martial arts, the skill of the athletes is demonstrated.
En las lides del arte marcial se demuestra la habilidad de los atletas.
Etymology
From Latin 'līditum', referring to the action of fighting or contending.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in the lides
in the context of a conflict or competition.
en las lides
to emerge victorious from the lides
to win in a dispute or contest.
salir victorioso de las lides
to train for the lides
to prepare to compete or face a contest.
entrenar para las lides
Related Words
contest
Confrontation or dispute between two or more parties.
contienda
competition
Situation in which two or more people or teams seek to achieve the same objective.
competencia
dispute
Conflict or disagreement between two or more parties.
disputa
Slang Meanings
Friendly fight or confrontation.
The soccer match was just a lid among friends.
El partido de fútbol fue solo una lid entre amigos.
Intense competition in a specific context.
The lides in the art school are very fierce.
Las lides en la escuela de arte son muy reñidas.