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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.

¿ ?

How can we avoid this conflict in the future?

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This word is part of lesson 49.