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    Riñendo (en. Quarreling)

    /rinˈjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To discuss or fight verbally with someone.
    They are quarreling over a misunderstanding.
    Están riñendo por un malentendido.
    To reproach someone for their behavior.
    The teacher is quarreling with the students for not studying.
    El maestro está riñendo a los alumnos por no estudiar.
    To maintain a dispute or disagreement.
    The siblings constantly quarrel over the toys.
    Los hermanos riñen constantemente por los juguetes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to quarrel', which comes from the Latin 'rīgnāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be quarreling
    To be in the middle of a discussion or fight.
    estar riñendo
    quarreling like dogs and cats
    To have constant fights or disagreements.
    riñendo como perros y gatos

    Related Words

    quarrel
    Controversy or dispute between people.
    riña
    kidney
    An organ in the body that filters blood.
    riñón

    Slang Meanings

    To have a minor conflict.
    They are quarreling, but it's something temporary.
    Están riñendo, pero es algo pasajero.
    To gossip or speak ill of someone.
    At the party, they were quarreling about the new couple in the group.
    En la fiesta estaban riñendo sobre la nueva pareja del grupo.