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conflicto

conflict

noun kon-FLEEK-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin conflictus.

Usage Note

Conflicto is used for armed conflict (conflicto armado, conflicto bélico), interpersonal disputes, and internal dilemmas (conflicto de intereses = 'conflict of interests'). It is not used for minor everyday disagreements — discusión or pelea would be more natural there. Zona de conflicto = 'conflict zone'.

Examples

"El conflicto entre los dos países duró años."

Natural Translation

The conflict between the two countries lasted years.

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