Silda (en. Silda)
/ˈsilda/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Verbal conflict between two or more people.
The silda between the brothers was very intense.
La silda entre los hermanos fue muy intensa.
Physical or verbal confrontation in an informal context.
Yesterday I witnessed a silda on the street.
Ayer presencié una silda en la calle.
Dispute that is resolved with bad words.
The silda in the bar ended abruptly.
La silda en el bar terminó de manera abrupta.
Etymology
The word 'silda' comes from colloquial Spanish in certain countries of Latin America.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get involved in a silda
To intervene in someone else's fight or argument.
meterse en una silda
to avoid sildas
To avoid conflicts or discussions.
no hacer sildas
Related Words
sildante
Person who participates in a silda.
sildante
sildar
Action of getting involved in a silda.
sildar
Slang Meanings
Neighborhood fight
The silda that happened last night was news in the neighborhood.
La silda que sucedió anoche fue noticia en el vecindario.
Minor dispute among friends
Don't worry, it was just a friendly silda.
No te preocupes, solo fue una silda amistosa.