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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
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
estancamiento
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
impasse
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
impás
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
punto muerto
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

What does "standoff" mean?

  1. noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
    "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect."
  2. 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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