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    Refriega (en. Fray)

    /reˈfɾjega/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Physical conflict between two or more people.
    The scuffle between the two groups lasted several minutes.
    La refriega entre los dos grupos duró varios minutos.
    Heated dispute or argument.
    The game ended in a verbal scuffle between the coaches.
    El partido terminó en una refriega verbal entre los entrenadores.
    Disorder or tumult caused by a fight.
    The brawl in the stadium prompted police intervention.
    La refriega en el estadio provocó la intervención de la policía.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'refricāre', which means 'to rub again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    No fight ends without resolution.
    Every conflict has an end.
    no hay refriega que no termine
    In the midst of the fray.
    In the middle of a fight or problem.
    en medio de la refriega

    Related Words

    refrieger
    Verb that implies participating in a scuffle.
    refrieger
    verbal scuffle
    Heated discussions without physical violence.
    refriega verbal

    Slang Meanings

    Ruckus or scandal in a public place.
    The party turned into a fray when the neighbors arrived.
    La fiesta se convirtió en una refriega cuando llegaron los vecinos.
    Fight among friends or family without much seriousness.
    They had a small scuffle, but in the end, they reconciled.
    Tuvieron una pequeña refriega, pero al final se reconciliaron.