What is the Spanish word for "altercation"?

Learn how to say "altercation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

altercation

Spanish

altercado

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Alternative translations of "altercation"

disputa
riña
pelea
conflicto

Examples of how to use "altercation" in Spanish

English
A brief altercation broke out in the bar.
Spanish
Una breve pelea estalló en el bar.
English
They had a loud altercation outside the shop.
Spanish
Tuvieron una fuerte discusión afuera de la tienda.
English
I witnessed an altercation at the bus stop.
Spanish
Presencié una pelea en la parada de autobús.
English
Her altercation with the neighbor lasted minutes.
Spanish
Su altercado con el vecino duró minutos.
English
The workers had an altercation about schedules.
Spanish
Los trabajadores tuvieron una discusión sobre los horarios.

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