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Acuerdo y Desacuerdo - Desacuerdo y Oposición 3

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el desacuerdo y la oposición, como "feud", "faction" y "dustup".

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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement
to do battle

to engage in a fight or argument

batallar, luchar contra

batallar, luchar contra

to downvote

to show one's disagreement or disapproval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

votar en contra, downvotear

votar en contra, downvotear

Ex: Users are encouraged to downvote content that violates community guidelines or is deemed low quality. 
downvote
downvote
[Sustantivo]

an action of expressing disapproval or disagreement with online content, typically by clicking a button

downvote

downvote

Ex: The comment received several downvotes for being off-topic. 
to [duke] it out

to argue or fight until a disagreement is resolved

resolverlo peleando, echarse un pulso hasta resolverlo

resolverlo peleando, echarse un pulso hasta resolverlo

Ex: The two candidates decided to duke it out in a public debate. 
dustup
dustup
[Sustantivo]

a quarrel or fight

pelea

pelea

to egg
to egg
[Verbo]

to throw eggs at a person or thing, often to express contempt

huevo,  tirar huevos

huevo, tirar huevos

to embroil
to embroil
[Verbo]

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

enredar

enredar

Ex: He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion. 
exchange
exchange
[Sustantivo]

a brief conversation, often between two people who are in disagreement about something

discusión

discusión

Ex: The heated exchange between the politicians was broadcast live. 
excuse me
excuse me
[interjección]

said before one disagrees with someone in order to not be rude or offensive

un momento

un momento

Ex: Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. 
to expostulate

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

protestar

protestar

Ex: Yesterday, I expostulated with my colleague about their unprofessional behavior. 
expostulation
expostulation
[Sustantivo]

the action of strongly arguing, disapproving, or disagreeing with someone or something

protesta

protesta

face-off
face-off
[Sustantivo]

an argument or fight between people

confrontación

confrontación

to face off

to fight, argue, etc. with someone or to get ready for doing so

enfrentarse

enfrentarse

faction
faction
[Sustantivo]

arguments and disagreements between small groups of people within a political party or an organization

disensión, división

disensión, división

falling out
falling out
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which people are no longer friendly with each other as a result of a disagreement or quarrel

pelea

pelea

to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

pelearse

pelearse

Ex: After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other. 
far be it from me to

used to make it clear that one is about to criticize or disagree with someone but is unwilling to do so

lejos de mí, Dios me libre de

lejos de mí, Dios me libre de

feud
feud
[Sustantivo]

a heated argument that lasts for a long time

enemistad

enemistad

Ex: The celebrities' public feud drew media attention for months. 
to feud
to feud
[Verbo]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

pelear

pelear

Ex: The families continued to feud over a disputed piece of land, passing down the animosity through generations. 
feuding
feuding
[Sustantivo]

sharp disagreements between people that last for a long time

enemistad

enemistad

fight
fight
[Sustantivo]

an argument over something

disputa, argumento

disputa, argumento

Ex: After the fight about the broken vase, they didn't talk for a week. 
to fight
to fight
[Verbo]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

pelear, luchar

pelear, luchar

Ex: The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war. 
to [fight] fire with fire

to use methods or tactics similar to those of one's opponent in a fight or argument

pagar con la misma moneda, usar sus mismas armas

pagar con la misma moneda, usar sus mismas armas

Ex: If they spread rumors, we may have to fight fire with fire. 
fighting
fighting
[Sustantivo]

the act of engaging in physical combat or conflict, or any contest or struggle between individuals, groups, or forces

pelea

pelea

Ex: The intense fighting between the two rival factions lasted for several days. 
to fight out

to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

resolver

resolver

Ex: The two nations decided to fight out their differences through diplomatic negotiations. 
to [fight] {one's} own battles

to fight for what one wants or win an argument without the help of someone else

pelear las propias batallas

pelear las propias batallas

flap
flap
[Sustantivo]

a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement

lío

lío

Ex: Everyone was in a flap before the guests arrived. 
fracas
fracas
[Sustantivo]

a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people

gresca

gresca

Ex: A fracas broke out in the bar after someone spilled a drink. 
fray
fray
[Sustantivo]

a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people

pelea, lucha

pelea, lucha

Ex: A fray erupted outside the stadium after the match ended. 
free-for-all
free-for-all
[Sustantivo]

a loud argument or fight that many people take part in

discusión

discusión

frenemy
frenemy
[Sustantivo]

a person who pretends to be a friend when in reality is one's rival or enemy

falso amigo, amigo-enemigo

falso amigo, amigo-enemigo

friction
friction
[Sustantivo]

absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions

fricción, roces

fricción, roces

Ex: There was noticeable friction between the team members after the disagreement over the project's direction. 
gap
gap
[Sustantivo]

a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

brecha

brecha

Ex: The gap in understanding between the two generations often leads to disagreements. 
go-around
go-around
[Sustantivo]

an argument or disagreement

discusión, pelea, riña

discusión, pelea, riña

to [go|be] (at it|) hammer and tongs

to engage in an activity, particularly an argument, in a forceful, energetic, or violent manner

ir con todo, discutir con furia

ir con todo, discutir con furia

Ex: He goes hammer and tongs in exposing the evil men through his pen. 
to [go] to the mat

to support someone or something in an argument with another person

pelear a muerte

pelear a muerte

Ex: Kowalski goes to the mat for homeless vets. 
gridlock
gridlock
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which no progress can be made because opposing parties are unable to reach agreement

punto muerto, bloqueo

punto muerto, bloqueo

Ex: Negotiations stalled in gridlock after both sides refused to change their demands. 
to haggle
to haggle
[Verbo]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

regatear

regatear

Ex: I don’t like to haggle; I prefer paying the price listed. 
to happen
to happen
[Verbo]

used to emphasize an unexpected or surprising fact

da la casualidad

da la casualidad

Ex: That happens to be a very sensitive topic for me. 
to harrumph

‌to express disapproval of something by making a noise in the throat

mostrar desacuerdo

mostrar desacuerdo

Ex: The professor harrumphed loudly when the student suggested a controversial theory during the lecture. 
hassle
hassle
[Sustantivo]

a dispute or disagreement between people

pelea

pelea

Ex: There was a hassle between the two customers over who was first in line. 
to have
to have
[Verbo]

to make someone be at a position of disadvantage in an argument

estar en desventaja

estar en desventaja

Ex: Well, you've got me there. I can't argue with that logic. 
to [have] a problem with {sb/sth}

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

tener problema

tener problema

Ex: He clearly has a problem with his neighbor's loud music. 
to have words

to argue with someone

tener unas palabras, tener más que palabras

tener unas palabras, tener más que palabras

to [have] it out with {sb}

to talk to someone frankly in order to settle a dispute or argument

aclarar las cosas con alguien, hablar claro para zanjarlo

aclarar las cosas con alguien, hablar claro para zanjarlo

Ex: After weeks of tension, they finally decided to have it out with each other and discuss their issues openly. 
have it your way

used to angrily state that despite one's disagreement with what someone has said, one will not argue about it

como quieras, haz lo que quieras

como quieras, haz lo que quieras

Ex: Fine, have it your way; I will not argue about it anymore. 
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