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    Riña (en. Fight)

    /ˈriɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Verbal or physical conflict between two or more people.
    The quarrel started over a trivial discussion.
    La riña comenzó por una discusión trivial.
    Dispute between groups or individuals.
    There was a quarrel between the fans of both teams.
    Hubo una riña entre los aficionados de ambos equipos.
    Brief altercation or fight.
    The quarrel ended as quickly as it began.
    La riña terminó tan rápido como comenzó.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rĭgna', which means 'fight' or 'discussion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a quarrel
    to be in conflict or disagreement with someone.
    tener una riña
    to get involved in a quarrel
    to intervene in someone else's discussion or fight.
    meterse en una riña
    to get out of a quarrel
    to end a conflict or discussion.
    salir de una riña

    Related Words

    riñir
    Verb meaning to argue or fight.
    riñir
    riñón
    Organ of the body, although etymologically related by the use of 'riña'.
    riñón

    Slang Meanings

    To fight physically.
    The kids got into a fight at the party.
    Los chavos se riñeron en la fiesta.
    To have a strong verbal confrontation.
    Don't laugh, they tend to argue about anything.
    No te rías, ellos suelen riñir por cualquier cosa.