Peleches (en. Stuffed animals)

/peˈle.tʃes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A physical conflict between two or more people.
Fights at school are very common among teenagers.
Los peleches en la escuela son muy comunes entre los adolescentes.
A violent discussion that can arise for different reasons.
The fight between them left the community shocked.
El peleche entre ellos dejó a la comunidad sorprendida.
Act of fighting or arguing aggressively.
Fights in the street are dangerous for pedestrians.
Los peleches en la calle son peligrosos para los transeúntes.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'pelear', which comes from the Latin 'pugillare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to start a fight
To initiate a fight or conflict.
hacer un peleche
to be in the middle of a fight
To be involved in a dispute or fight.
estar en medio de un peleche
to end up in a fight
To conclude in a physical conflict.
terminar en peleches

Related Words

fight
Physical conflict between people.
pelea
to fight
To perform the act of fighting.
pelear
altercation
Discussion or contention between people.
altercado

Slang Meanings

Gang wars.
The neighborhood was in the middle of a fight over drug sales.
El barrio estaba en medio de un peleche por la venta de drogas.
Intense verbal conflict.
I had a fight with my classmate at lunch.
Tuve un peleche con mi compañero de clase en el almuerzo.