Reyerta (en. Brawl)

/rei̯ˈeɾta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Tumultuous struggle or fight between several people.
The fight in the bar was surprising.
La reyerta en el bar fue sorprendente.
Conflict or disagreement that can turn violent.
A fight occurred between the fans of the two teams.
Se produjo una reyerta entre los aficionados de los dos equipos.
Dispute that ends in physical confrontation.
The altercation between neighbors was the cause of police intervention.
La reyerta entre vecinos fue causa de intervención policial.

Etymology

From Latin 'reiȳerta', which means 'altercation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street fight
A fight that occurs in the street, usually between groups.
reyerta callejera
to avoid the fight
To prevent a conflict or altercation.
evitar la reyerta
fight among fans
Confrontation between supporters of different sports teams.
reyerta de aficionados

Related Words

fight
Physical confrontation between two or more people.
pelea
conflict
Dispute or disagreement that can lead to a fight.
conflicto
altercation
Heated discussion that can escalate into violence.
altercado

Slang Meanings

Uncontrolled fight.
That fight was a real mess!
¡Esa reyerta fue un verdadero caos!
Conflict among colleagues.
I don't want to be caught in the middle of that office fight.
No quiero estar en medio de esa reyerta en la oficina.