What is the Spanish word for "scuffle"?

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

English

scuffle

Spanish

pelea

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Alternative translations of "scuffle"

riña
lío
forcejeo
trifulca

Examples of how to use "scuffle" in Spanish

English
A brief scuffle broke out between fans.
Spanish
Un breve altercado ocurrió entre los fanáticos.
English
A scuffle broke out near the exit.
Spanish
Un enfrentamiento estalló cerca de la salida.
English
They heard a scuffle behind the door.
Spanish
Escucharon un forcejeo detrás de la puerta.
English
Police separated the scuffle quickly and calmly.
Spanish
La policía separó el enfrentamiento rápida y calmadamente.
English
Children stopped their scuffle when the teacher arrived.
Spanish
Los niños dejaron de pelear cuando llegó la maestra.

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