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    Pendencia (en. Dispute)

    /penˈden.sja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Conflict or disagreement between people.
    The pending issue between the neighbors has been the reason for several discussions.
    La pendencia entre los vecinos ha sido motivo de varias discusiones.
    Suspension or lack of resolution of a matter.
    There is still a pending matter in the judicial case that needs to be resolved.
    Aún hay una pendencia en el caso judicial que se debe resolver.
    Thing or matter that is pending.
    The pending of her exam has her very anxious.
    La pendencia de su examen la tiene muy ansiosa.

    Etymology

    Latin: 'pendere', which means 'to hang', 'to be suspended'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leave in pending
    Not resolving something, leaving it unfinished.
    dejar en pendencia
    be in pending
    Being in a situation of uncertainty or waiting.
    estar en pendencia
    pending of judgment
    Situation where a judicial process has not yet been defined.
    pendencia de juicio

    Related Words

    pending
    That is not yet resolved or concluded.
    pendiente
    resolve
    To reach a decision or conclusion about a matter.
    resolver
    suspended
    Situation in which something is awaiting resolution.
    suspenso

    Slang Meanings

    Conflict generally related to groups or neighborhoods.
    The neighborhood has too many pending issues among gangs.
    El barrio tiene demasiadas pendencias entre gangs.
    Tense situation among friends.
    Since they fought, there is a pending issue between them.
    Desde que se pelearon, hay una pendencia entre ellos.