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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