standoff in Spanish
standoff in Spanish is enfrentamiento, estancamiento, impasse — standoff means a tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
standoff in Spanish
enfrentamiento
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
estancamiento
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
impasse
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
impás
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
punto muerto
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
What does "standoff" mean?
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noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
"Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect."
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noun A device or fitting that keeps two objects a fixed distance apart.
"The sign was mounted on metal standoffs a few inches from the wall."
standoff in a sentence
- Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect.
- The sign was mounted on metal standoffs a few inches from the wall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "standoff" in Spanish?
"standoff" in Spanish is enfrentamiento, estancamiento, impasse. standoff means: A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
How do you use "standoff" in a sentence?
Example: "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect." In Spanish, "standoff" is enfrentamiento, estancamiento, impasse.
Are there other ways to say "standoff" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "standoff": enfrentamiento, estancamiento, impasse, impás, punto muerto.
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