What is the Spanish word for "quarrel"?

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

English

quarrel

Spanish

pelea

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Alternative translations of "quarrel"

disputa
riña
conflicto
altercado

Examples of how to use "quarrel" in Spanish

English
They had a bitter quarrel over money.
Spanish
Tuvieron una amarga pelea por dinero.
English
They had a quiet quarrel about the plan.
Spanish
Tuvieron una pelea tranquila sobre el plan.
English
I do not want a quarrel today.
Spanish
No quiero una pelea hoy.
English
Her quarrel with him lasted all evening.
Spanish
Su pelea con él duró toda la noche.
English
Can we avoid a quarrel at dinner?
Spanish
¿Podemos evitar una pelea en la cena?

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