el
masculine
/konˈflikto/
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Translation
conflict
Word origin
From Latin conflictus ('a striking together'), from confligere, formed from con ('together') plus fligere ('to strike'). The same fligere root gives English 'afflict' and 'inflict'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- conflictus
- English cognates
- conflict, afflict
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralconflictos
Examples
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The conflict between the two countries lasted several years.
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They tried to resolve the conflict through dialogue.
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There is a conflict of interests in this decision.
distanciados .
The family conflict kept them apart for a long time.
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How can we avoid this conflict in the future?
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