Reyertas (en. Quarrels)

/re'jertas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Dispute or violent confrontation between people.

Example Sentence: Quarrels in the neighborhood have increased in recent months.

Las reyertas en el barrio han aumentado en los últimos meses.

Definition: Altercation that results in a fight or uncontrolled brawl.

Example Sentence: A quarrel broke out at the sporting event.

Se desató una reyerta en el evento deportivo.

Definition: Conflict that may involve organized groups.

Example Sentence: Quarrels between gangs are common in some cities.

Las reyertas entre pandillas son comunes en algunas ciudades.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Spanish 'reñir', which means to fight or argue.

Phrase: cockfight

Meaning: A fight between roosters as a spectacle.

reyerta de gallos

Phrase: avoid the quarrel

Meaning: To try to prevent a conflict or fight.

evitar la reyerta

Related Word: fight

Description: Physical conflict between people.

pelea

Related Word: argument

Description: Exchange of opinions that can become heated.

discusión

Related Word: conflict

Description: Confrontation between two parties with opposing interests.

conflicto

Meaning: Trouble

Example: There was a mess at the party that ended in a quarrel.

Se armó un lío en la fiesta que terminó en reyerta.

Meaning: Ruckus

Example: That group is always looking for a ruckus and ends up in quarrels.

Ese grupo siempre está buscando bronca y terminan en reyertas.