disputa — meaning in English

English meaning

• altercation noun A noisy or angry argument, often in public.
• contest noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
• derby noun A sports match between two rival local teams.
• dispute noun A disagreement or argument between people, often a formal or ongoing one.
• strife noun Bitter conflict or struggle, sometimes violent.

Senses

disputa is used for these senses in English:

• contest (uncountable) Controversy; debate.
• derby (by extension) Any organized race.
• dispute An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
• strife Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.

contest — full definition

1. noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
2. verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.

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