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    Reñía (en. Scolded)

    /reˈɲia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Verbal or physical conflict between two or more people.
    The quarrel between the two groups ended in a fight.
    La rencilla entre los dos grupos terminó en una reñía.
    Altercation that occurs due to differences or misunderstandings.
    During the party, a quarrel arose among friends.
    Durante la fiesta, surgió una reñía entre amigos.
    Dispute that can escalate into a fight.
    Siblings often have quarrels over toys.
    Los hermanos a menudo tienen reñías por juguetes.

    Etymology

    From the verb quarrel, which comes from the Latin 'rēnīre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a quarrel
    to be involved in a discussion or fight.
    tener una reñía
    yard quarrel
    a fight that occurs between children in an outdoor space.
    reñía de patio
    dog fight
    an intense conflict between two or more people, similar to a fight between animals.
    reñía de perros

    Related Words

    to quarrel
    verb that means to fight or argue.
    reñir
    resentment
    feeling of resentment or bitterness.
    rencor
    brawl
    variant of quarrel, often used as a synonym.
    riña

    Slang Meanings

    To fight among friends in a friendly manner.
    They were just friends' quarrels, don't take it seriously.
    Eran solo reñías de amigos, no se lo tomen en serio.
    Verbal conflict with no major consequences.
    I had a quarrel with him, but in the end, we reconciled.
    Tuve una reñía con él, pero al final nos reconciliamos.