What is the Spanish word for "retaliation"?

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

English

retaliation

Spanish

represalia

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Alternative translations of "retaliation"

venganza
revancha
desquite
respuesta

Examples of how to use "retaliation" in Spanish

English
An act of retaliation was expected.
Spanish
Se esperaba un acto de represalia.
English
She feared retaliation after reporting the incident.
Spanish
Ella temía represalias después de reportar el incidente.
English
The manager warned against any retaliation at work.
Spanish
El gerente advirtió contra cualquier represalia en el trabajo.
English
They planned no retaliation and sought a solution.
Spanish
No planearon ninguna represalia y buscaron una solución.
English
Retaliation can damage relationships and trust quickly.
Spanish
La represalia puede dañar las relaciones y la confianza rápidamente.

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