Acuerdo y Desacuerdo - Desacuerdo y Oposición 1

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el desacuerdo y la oposición, como "battle", "athwart" y "anti".

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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement

to ask for trouble

[Frase]

to do something that is very likely to result in trouble or difficulty

buscarse problemas

Ex: Joining that contentious online debate and expressing strong opinions is a sure way to ask for trouble and confrontation with other users.

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adversary

[Sustantivo]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

adversario

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemy 's adversary.El general planeó cuidadosamente sus tácticas para contrarrestar al **adversario** del enemigo.

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against

[Preposición]

in opposition to someone or something

contra

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Debemos proteger el medio ambiente **contra** la contaminación.

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all hell break loose

[Frase]

used when a situation suddenly becomes very intense or chaotic

Ex: When the news of the scandal hit the headlines, all hell broke out in the political arena, leading to resignations and investigations.

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altercation

[Sustantivo]

a noisy dispute

altercado

Ex: The manager intervened to break up the altercation among the employees .El gerente intervino para poner fin a la **altercado** entre los empleados.

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anti

[Preposición]

used to convey that one is against something

en contra de

Ex: They formed an anti-bullying committee at the school to protect students and foster a safe environment.Formaron un comité **anti**-acoso en la escuela para proteger a los estudiantes y fomentar un entorno seguro.

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to argue

[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Ella **discute** con sus compañeros de clase sobre el mejor equipo de fútbol.

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argument

[Sustantivo]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

argumento

Ex: They had an argument about where to go for vacation .Tuvieron una **discusión** sobre a dónde ir de vacaciones.

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to argue with

[Verbo]

to deny a statement

discutir, pelearse

Ex: He often argues with the idea that hard work alone guarantees success , emphasizing the importance of opportunity and timing .A menudo **discute con** la idea de que el trabajo duro por sí solo garantiza el éxito, enfatizando la importancia de la oportunidad y el momento.

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argumentative

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

discutidor, argumentativo

Ex: Despite his argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .A pesar de sus tendencias **argumentativas**, era respetado por sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico.

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as a matter of fact

[Frase]

used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

de hecho

Ex: You may believe it's a rumor, but as a matter of fact, the company has officially announced the merger

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athwart

[Preposición]

opposite to

en contra de

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at loggerheads

[Frase]

in serious disagreement with someone

enfrentado, en desacuerdo

Ex: The team members were at loggerheads regarding the project approach, causing delays and inefficiencies in the workflow.

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at odds

[Frase]

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

en desacuerdo

Ex: The committee members were at odds over the proposed changes to the policy, highlighting differing perspectives on the matter.

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at each other's throats

[Frase]

used when two or more people, groups, or organizations fight or disagree with one another

atacarse uno a otro

Ex: The neighbors were at each other's throats over a property dispute, leading to a protracted legal battle.

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bad feelings

[Sustantivo]

feeling of anger between people, particularly because of an argument

mal presentimiento

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to bang one's heads together

[Frase]

to forcefully make people stop arguing and start behaving appropriately

obligar a dos personas a que lleguen a un acuerdo

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battle

[Sustantivo]

a direct confrontation between opposing groups or individuals

lucha

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battle line

[Sustantivo]

the dividing line between opposing sides in a conflict or confrontation

línea de batalla, frente

Ex: The battle lines were drawn over the proposed budget cuts .Las **líneas de batalla** se dibujaron sobre los recortes presupuestarios propuestos.

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battleground

[Sustantivo]

a subject of dispute; a situation in which people disagree

campo de batalla

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to beard the lion in his den

[Frase]

to confront someone very powerful or dangerous in their area of control and strength, where they hold the advantage

meterse en la boca del lobo

Ex: The activists bearded the lion in her den by organizing a protest outside the corporate headquarters.

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bellicose

[Adjetivo]

displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

belicoso

Ex: Jake 's bellicose attitude often leads to arguments with his classmates .La actitud **belicosa** de Jake a menudo lleva a discusiones con sus compañeros de clase.

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bellicosity

[Sustantivo]

the desire to start an argument, fight, or war

belicosidad

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to be not having any of it

[Frase]

to be completely unwilling to do something

no querer nada de eso

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to bicker

[Verbo]

to argue over unimportant things in an ongoing and repetitive way

reñir, discutir

Ex: Neighbors would often bicker about parking spaces , causing tension in the community .Los vecinos **discutían** a menudo por las plazas de aparcamiento, lo que causaba tensión en la comunidad.

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bickering

[Sustantivo]

argument over unimportant things

riñas, peleas, discusiones

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to bite one's tongue

[Frase]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

morderse la lengua

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.

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bone of contention

[Frase]

a subject over which people disagree

manzana de la discordia, elemento de discordia, motivo de discordia

Ex: When negotiating the contract, the compensation package emerged as the primary bone of contention, delaying the agreement between the employer and the candidate.

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but

[Conjunción]

said to introduce a statement that displays one's surprise, anger, or disagreement

pero

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to carry on

[Verbo]

to continue talking

hacer trastadas

Ex: He continued to carry on about his latest project , despite others losing interest .Continuó **hablando** sobre su último proyecto, a pesar de que los demás perdieron interés.

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challenging

[Adjetivo]

intending to provoke thought or discussion

estimulante, provocador

Ex: His speech was challenging, urging the audience to reconsider their beliefs.Su discurso fue **desafiante**, instando a la audiencia a reconsiderar sus creencias.

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clash

[Sustantivo]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

conflicto, choque

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to a clash among the members about the future direction of the company .La reunión de la junta terminó abruptamente debido a un **choque** entre los miembros sobre la dirección futura de la empresa.

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to clash

[Verbo]

to strongly and publicly argue or disagree with someone

chocar, estar en desacuerdo

Ex: The siblings often clashed about who should take care of their parents .Los hermanos **chocaban** a menudo sobre quién debería cuidar de sus padres.

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to collide

[Verbo]

(of people, their opinions, ideas, etc.) to seriously disagree

chocar, estar en desacuerdo

Ex: The parents collided on how to discipline their child , causing tension at home .Los padres **chocaron** sobre cómo disciplinar a su hijo, lo que causó tensión en casa.

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collision

[Sustantivo]

a serious disagreement between people, ideas, opinions, etc.

conflicto

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combative

[Adjetivo]

eager and ready to start an argument or fight

combativo

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come off it

[interjección]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

¡Qué va!, ¡Venga!

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Nos dijo que podía hacernos millonarios de la noche a la mañana; tuvimos que decirle que **dejara de decir tonterías**.

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to come out on top

[Frase]

to win an argument or other competitive situation

ganar, salir ganando

Ex: The hardworking student came out on top of the class, achieving the highest grades and academic honors.

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conflict

[Sustantivo]

a disagreement or argument over something important

conflicto

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.

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to conflict

[Verbo]

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

estar en conflicto

Ex: His actions often conflict with his stated intentions .Sus acciones a menudo **entran en conflicto** con sus intenciones declaradas.

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to confront

[Verbo]

to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening

hacer frente a, confrontar, enfrentarse a

Ex: She confronted her friend about spreading rumors behind her back .Ella **confrontó** a su amiga por difundir rumores a sus espaldas.

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confrontation

[Sustantivo]

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

confrontación, enfrentamiento

Ex: The heated confrontation in the courtroom arose from conflicting testimonies of the witnesses .El **enfrentamiento** acalorado en la sala del tribunal surgió de los testimonios contradictorios de los testigos.

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confrontational

[Adjetivo]

likely to cause arguments because of being aggressive

confrontacional, polémico

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contention

[Sustantivo]

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

disputa, discusión

Ex: The historical account was a source of contention among scholars .El relato histórico fue una fuente de **controversia** entre los eruditos.

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contentious

[Adjetivo]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

discutidor

Ex: As a contentious debater , he enjoyed challenging opposing viewpoints in intellectual discussions .Como un debatiente **contencioso**, disfrutaba desafiando los puntos de vista opuestos en discusiones intelectuales.

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to contradict

[Verbo]

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement

desmentir

Ex: She contradicted him by providing a different perspective on the issue .Ella lo **contradijo** al proporcionar una perspectiva diferente sobre el tema.

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contrarian

[Sustantivo]

someone who acts against popular opinion, particularly in investment markets

opositor

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contretemps

[Sustantivo]

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

contratiempo, disputa

Ex: The guest speaker handled the contretemps with grace , turning the embarrassing moment into a joke .El orador invitado manejó el **contratiempo** con gracia, convirtiendo el momento embarazoso en una broma.

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controversial

[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

Ex: She made a controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .Ella hizo una afirmación **controvertida** sobre los beneficios para la salud de la dieta.

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controversially

[Adverbio]

in a way that causes strong public disagreement

de manera controvertida

Ex: The politician 's statement on the hot-button issue was controversially received , dividing public opinion .La declaración del político sobre el tema polémico fue recibida **controvertidamente**, dividiendo la opinión pública.

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controversy

[Sustantivo]

a strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people

controversia

Ex: The controversy over the environmental impact of the project was widely discussed .La **controversia** sobre el impacto ambiental del proyecto fue ampliamente discutida.

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