Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
conflicto
Pronunciation
IPA/konˈflikto/
Meaning
- masculine nounconflict
Example
No quiero un conflicto con nadie.
I don't want a conflict with anyone.
More examples
Aprendimos a gestionar un conflicto en el trabajo.
We learned to manage a workplace conflict.
Core concept
A dispute over rights or interests between parties.
Common phrases
conflicto laboral
workplace conflict
conflicto de pareja
relationship conflict
gestionar un conflicto
manage a conflict
Similar words
desacuerdo: Lack of agreement or differing opinions on a specific point.
discusión: Verbal exchange of opposing opinions or arguments.
pelea: Physical fight or brawl driven by strong emotion.
enfrentamiento: Direct confrontation in which opposing sides face off.
Definition in Spanish
Término que indica un choque o disputa entre partes por motivos como intereses, opiniones o derechos.
Word origin
Derived from Latin confligere (con- 'together' + fligere 'to strike'), originally 'to strike together' and thus conveying the idea of parties clashing.
Usage tips
- The word often sounds formal or serious, so casual disagreements are more likely described with discusión or desacuerdo.
Other meanings
- oppositionnoun
- disputenoun
- clashnoun
Related words
- conflictivocontentiousadjective
- conflictualconflictualadjective