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confrontación

kon-fron-tah-SYONkoɱfɾontaˈθjon

“confrontación” means “clash” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

clashB1Noun

a tense disagreement or fight

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comparisonC1Noun

checking two things side-by-side

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clash, confrontationAlso: showdown

NounfB1
Two goats standing on a narrow mountain path facing each other with their heads lowered in a tense standoff.

📝 In Action

No quiero tener una confrontación con mi jefe hoy.

A2

I don't want to have a confrontation with my boss today.

La confrontación entre los dos países duró varios meses.

B1

The clash between the two countries lasted several months.

Es mejor evitar la confrontación física en cualquier situación.

B2

It is better to avoid physical confrontation in any situation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • acuerdo (agreement)
  • armonía (harmony)

Common Collocations

  • evitar la confrontación – to avoid confrontation
  • confrontación directa – direct confrontation
  • confrontación armada – armed conflict

comparison, cross-checkAlso: cross-examination

NounfC1formal
A person holding two different sized red apples side-by-side to compare them.

📝 In Action

La confrontación de los testimonios reveló varias mentiras.

C1

The cross-checking of the testimonies revealed several lies.

Necesitamos una confrontación de los datos originales con los resultados.

C1

We need a comparison of the original data with the results.

El juez ordenó la confrontación de los sospechosos.

C2

The judge ordered the suspects to be brought face-to-face for comparison.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cotejo (cross-check/comparison)
  • comparación (comparison)

Common Collocations

  • confrontación de datos – comparison of data
  • confrontación de testigos – face-to-face meeting of witnesses

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Words that translate to "confrontación" in Spanish:

cross-checkcross-examination

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Quick Quiz: confrontación

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¿Cuál es el género correcto de 'confrontación'?

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👥 Word Family
confrontar(to confront / to compare) — Verb
confrontado(confronted) — Adjective
frente(front / forehead) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
naciónestacióncanción
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'confrontatio', which comes from 'con-' (together) and 'frons/frontis' (forehead or face). It literally means 'bringing faces together'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: confrontationFrench: confrontationPortuguese: confrontação

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'confrontación' always a negative word?

Usually, yes, because it implies conflict. However, in technical or legal contexts, it just means a formal comparison or check, which is neutral.

Can I use 'confrontación' for a scheduled business meeting?

No. Use 'reunión' for a meeting. If you use 'confrontación', people will think you are going there to fight or argue.

How do I say 'to confront' someone?

You use the verb 'confrontar' or 'enfrentar'.