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    Reñido (en. Close)

    /reˈniðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    "That is tightly contested, having characteristics of an intense dispute or competition."
    "The match was so tightly contested that it was decided in the last minutes."
    El partido fue tan reñido que se decidió en los últimos minutos.
    "That presents great rivalry and without a clear winner."
    "The discussion became heated between the two teams."
    La discusión se tornó reñida entre los dos equipos.
    "Very competitive or contentious situation."
    "The race was tightly contested until the end."
    La carrera fue reñida hasta el final.

    Etymology

    "It derives from the verb 'reñir,' which comes from the Latin 'renitare.'"

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    "a closely fought fight"
    "a difficult and disputed fight."
    una pelea reñida
    "close results"
    "results where the difference between competitors is very small."
    resultados reñidos
    "a tightly contested competition"
    "a competition marked by strong rivalry among participants."
    una competencia reñida

    Related Words

    "to quarrel"
    "To argue or fight with someone."
    reñir
    "rivalry"
    "A relationship of competition or antagonism between two parties."
    rivalidad
    "competition"
    "An event where one competes for a prize or recognition."
    competición

    Slang Meanings

    "A heated argument."
    "The conversation became heated, like a dog fight."
    La conversación se volvió reñida, como en una pelea de perros.
    "A very contested match."
    "That final was closely contested; no one could imagine who would win."
    Esa final fue reñida, nadie se podía imaginar quién ganaría.