Confronto
/kõˈfɾõ.tu/
The English word clash translates to Portuguese as Confronto.
Confronto is a noun used to describe an angry argument.
Meaning: angry argument (noun)
Which one should you use?
Conflito is a formal term used to describe a clash and Embate is a formal term that suggests a collision or clash between two opposing forces.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /kõˈfɾõ.tu/.
Did you know?
- The word confronto can be used in geography to describe two pieces of land that share a border, meaning they 'face' each other.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, the word bate-boca is a much more common, informal way to describe a petty or loud 'clash' than the formal confronto.
- While an English speaker might say 'clash' to describe colors that do not match, a Portuguese speaker would never use confronto for aesthetics and would instead use contrastar.
Examples in context
- O conflito entre as duas partes foi resolvido diplomaticamente.The clash between the two parties was resolved diplomatically.
- A disputa entre os dois candidatos presidenciais atingiu seu ponto mais alto durante o debate.The clash between the two presidential candidates reached its peak during the debate.
- O embate entre as duas ideologias políticas gerou tensão social.The clash between the two political ideologies generated social tension.
- Aquele grupo de amigos está sempre se envolvendo em tretas desnecessárias.That group of friends is always getting involved in unnecessary clashes.
- A festa terminou em uma grande confusão, com pessoas brigando.The party ended in a big clash, with people fighting.
- Houve uma discussão acalorada entre os vizinhos sobre o barulho.There was a heated clash between the neighbors regarding the noise.
- O confronto entre os vizinhos foi feio.The clash between the neighbors was ugly.
- Evite um confronto desnecessário com ele.Avoid an unnecessary clash with him.
- Houve um confronto durante a reunião.There was a clash during the meeting.
Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are discussing a tense meeting at work.
- JulianaVocê viu o confronto entre o Marcos e a Ana?Did you see the clash between Marcos and Ana?
- FelipeSim, eles estavam gritando muito alto.Yes, they were shouting very loudly.
- JulianaFoi um confronto desnecessário para resolver esse problema.It was an unnecessary clash to solve this problem.
- FelipeConcordo, eles deveriam ter conversado com calma.I agree, they should have talked calmly.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry confronto.
