Also means
conflict
Usage Note
Pugna is a formal or literary word for a fierce contest or confrontation, used in politics (pugna de intereses 'clash of interests') and sports commentary. The everyday word for a fight is pelea or lucha; pugna carries a weightier, more combative register. The plural pugnas is regular.
Examples
"Los partidos están en pugna constante."
Natural Translation
The parties are in constant conflict.
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