Dispuwesto (en. Dispute)

/dispuˈwesto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A dispute or argument between two or more parties.
There is a dispute among friends regarding their views on the issue.
Mayroong dispuwesto sa pagitan ng mga magkakaibigan tungkol sa kanilang pananaw sa isyu.
An objection or disagreement about a matter or idea.
His dispute over the board's decision caused tension.
Ang kanyang dispuwesto sa desisyon ng board ay nagdulot ng tensyon.
Contradiction or difference of opinion or belief.
The dispute in politics is common in campaigns.
Ang dispuwesto sa politika ay karaniwan sa mga kampanya.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is a dispute
there was a misunderstanding or argument
may dispuwesto
resolve the dispute
to find a solution to a conflict
lutasin ang dispuwesto

Related Words

defense
The act of protecting or advocating against an accusation or accuser.
pagtatanggol
compromise
An agreement between parties where each agrees around disagreements.
kompromiso

Slang Meanings

Just right (in a limited way)
I'm just disputing the news, I don't really pay much attention to it.
Dispuwesto lang ako sa balita, hindi ko masyadong pinapansin.
No big deal
What happened to us last night was just disputable, it's no big deal.
Dispuwesto lang yung nangyari sa atin kagabi, keri lang.