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    Riña (en. Fight)

    /riˈɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A dispute or altercation between two or more people.
    The fight between the two friends ended badly.
    La riña entre los dos amigos terminó mal.
    A heated discussion that can lead to a fight.
    The fight in the bar attracted the attention of the police.
    La riña en el bar atrajo la atención de la policía.
    A conflict of interests that can cause disagreement.
    The fight in the team was due to task distribution.
    La riña en el equipo fue por la distribución de tareas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rīna', meaning 'discussion' or 'fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to emerge from a fight
    To resolve a conflict or altercation.
    salir de una riña
    to be in a fight
    To be in disagreement or conflict with someone.
    estar en riña
    to have a fight
    To maintain a confrontation with another person.
    tener una riña

    Related Words

    kidney
    An organ in the body responsible for filtering blood.
    riñón
    cockfight
    A show where roosters face off.
    riña de gallos

    Slang Meanings

    Minor scares or fights among friends.
    It’s not a big deal, it was just a fight among friends.
    No es para tanto, solo fue una riña de amigos.
    A conflict that has no serious consequences.
    It's just a fight between neighbors, they'll forget it by tomorrow.
    Es solo una riña entre vecinos, mañana ya se olvidaron.