Inklingo

conflicto

kohn-FLEEK-tohkonˈflikto

conflicto means conflict in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

conflict

Also: dispute, struggle
NounmA2
Two simplified figures standing on opposite sides of a wide crack in the ground, facing each other with frowning expressions, symbolizing conflict or opposition.

📝 In Action

El conflicto duró varias semanas antes de que llegaran a un acuerdo.

A2

The conflict lasted several weeks before they reached an agreement.

Hay un conflicto laboral entre la empresa y sus empleados.

B1

There is a labor dispute between the company and its employees.

El país evitó un conflicto armado gracias a la diplomacia.

B2

The country avoided an armed conflict thanks to diplomacy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • resolver un conflictoto resolve a conflict
  • zona de conflictoconflict zone
  • conflicto de interesesconflict of interest

internal conflict

Also: dilemma, issue
NounmB1neutral/formal
A simple cartoon figure sitting down and holding their head in frustration, with a bright sun on one side and a dark storm cloud on the other side of their head, symbolizing internal conflict.

📝 In Action

Sufre de un conflicto interno sobre si debe cambiar de carrera.

B1

He suffers from an internal conflict about whether he should change careers.

La novela explora el conflicto entre el deber y el deseo.

C1

The novel explores the conflict between duty and desire.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • conflicto emocionalemotional conflict
  • superar un conflictoto overcome a conflict

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conflicto" in Spanish:

conflictdilemmadisputeinternal conflictissuestruggle

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conflicto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'conflicto' in the sense of a large-scale, external struggle?

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👥 Word Family
conflictivo(conflictive / problematic)Adjective
conflictividad(propensity for conflict)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

The word comes directly from the Latin word 'conflictus,' which means 'a striking together' or 'a struggle.' It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages to describe a serious clash or confrontation.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: conflittoFrench: conflitEnglish: conflict

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'conflicto' siempre negativo?

Generalmente sí. 'Conflicto' describe una oposición o desacuerdo serio. Aunque a veces puede llevar a un cambio positivo, la palabra en sí misma implica dificultad o lucha.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'conflicto' y 'problema'?

'Problema' es más general y se usa para cualquier dificultad, grande o pequeña (e.g., 'un problema de matemáticas'). 'Conflicto' casi siempre implica una confrontación entre personas, ideas, o fuerzas (e.g., 'un conflicto familiar').