pelea callejera
/pelea kaʝexeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "street fight" is translated into Spanish as pelea callejera.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pelea (fight) and callejera (street-related/of the street).
Which one should you use?
While pelea callejera is the standard term, you may encounter Riña callejera in more formal contexts or Bronca en la calle in informal situations. Additionally, bronca callejera can be used as a colloquial way to describe a street fight or scuffle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, 'bronca' is a common colloquial term for a fight or a physical altercation.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun 'pelea' and the adjective 'callejera' must take the plural suffix '-s'.
How do you pronounce it?
/pelea kaʝexeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word callejera is also used to describe a 'stray' animal, such as a perra callejera (a stray female dog).
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, bronca can be used to describe a 'scolding' or a reprimand from a parent or boss.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a street fight might be described as a trifulca, a word that implies a chaotic, noisy, and disorganized melee rather than just a simple fight.
Examples in context
- El muchacho perdió la oreja durante una pelea callejera.The boy lost his ear in a street fight.This sentence shows the use of pelea callejera in the context of an injury sustained during a fight.Tatoeba #1241351 by hayastan, translation #1423569 by CK
- Una pelea callejera violentaA violent street fight
- Una bronca en la calle entre dos pandillasA street fight between two gangs
- Una pelea callejera con gestos y golpesA street fight with gestures and punches
- Una pelea callejera a muerteA street fight to the death
- No me gusta ver una pelea callejera.I don't like seeing a street fight.
- La policía detuvo la pelea callejera.The police stopped the street fight.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are walking home when they hear a commotion.
- Mateo¿Qué es ese ruido, Sofía?What is that noise, Sofía?
- SofíaParece una pelea callejera.It looks like a street fight.
- MateoEs peligroso quedarse a mirar.It is dangerous to stay and watch.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo, vámonos.You're right, Mateo, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
