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quarrel in Spanish

quarrel in Spanish is pelea, riña, discusión — quarrel means an angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.

quarrel in Spanish

pelea
noun
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
riña
noun
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
discusión
noun
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
brega
noun
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
pelotera
noun
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
querella
noun
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
problema
noun
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.
queja
noun
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.
querella
noun
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.
rencilla
noun
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.
reñir
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
discrepar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
disputar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
querellar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
querellarse
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
refertar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.

What does "quarrel" mean?

  1. noun An angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
    "The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line."
  2. verb To argue angrily or fall out with someone.
    "The brothers quarreled constantly as teenagers."
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quarrel in a sentence

  • The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line.
  • It was a silly quarrel that blew over by the next day.
  • The brothers quarreled constantly as teenagers.
  • They quarreled over money for years before finally making up.

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What is "quarrel" in Spanish?

"quarrel" in Spanish is pelea, riña, discusión. quarrel means: An angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.

How do you use "quarrel" in a sentence?

Example: "The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line." In Spanish, "quarrel" is pelea, riña, discusión.

Are there other ways to say "quarrel" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "quarrel": pelea, riña, discusión, brega, pelotera, querella.

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