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    Riñas (en. Quarrels)

    /riˈɲas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disputes or contests between people, often for trivial reasons.
    The brawls between the neighbors became constant.
    Las rinas entre los vecinos se volvieron constantes.
    Minor fights or disagreements that do not escalate.
    The group of friends had some brawls that did not affect their relationship.
    El grupo de amigos tuvo unas rinas que no afectaron su relación.
    Verbal conflicts or heated discussions.
    The political brawls in the debate were quite intense.
    Las rinas políticas en el debate fueron bastante intensas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to brawl', which comes from the Latin 'renigare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get involved in brawls
    To get involved in someone else's conflicts.
    meterse en rinas
    because there are brawls
    When disputes or conflicts occur.
    porque hay rinas

    Related Words

    brawl
    Dispute or fight, singular of brawls.
    riña
    brawling
    The act of disputing or fighting.
    riñendo
    brawler
    A person who tends to fight or argue.
    riñera

    Slang Meanings

    Fights between groups of friends.
    That party ended in a brawl that nobody expected.
    Esa fiesta terminó en unas rinas que nadie esperaba.
    Heated discussions without serious consequences.
    They had a brawl in the chat, but it all ended there.
    Tuvieron unas rinas en el chat, pero todo quedó ahí.