disputa
“disputa” means “dispute” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dispute
Also: conflict, contention
📝 In Action
Hay una disputa territorial entre los dos países.
B1There is a territorial dispute between the two countries.
La disputa por la herencia duró varios años.
B2The dispute over the inheritance lasted several years.
La autoría del libro está en disputa.
C1The authorship of the book is in dispute.
disputes
Also: competes for
📝 In Action
Él disputa cada punto del partido.
A2He competes for every point of the match.
Ella disputa la versión oficial de los hechos.
B2She disputes the official version of the events.
¡Disputa el balón!
B1Go for the ball! (Command)
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: disputa
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the dispute'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'disputare', which combines 'dis-' (meaning apart) and 'putare' (meaning to think or weigh). Originally, it meant to weigh different opinions or discuss them separately.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'disputa' a common word in everyday Spanish?
It is common in newspapers, news broadcasts, and sports, but in daily life, people are more likely to say 'discusión' or 'pelea'.
Can I use 'disputa' for a fight with my siblings?
You can, but it sounds very formal. 'Pelea' is much more natural for family arguments.
What is the difference between 'disputa' and 'controversia'?
A 'disputa' is usually a direct disagreement between two parties over a specific thing (like land or a prize), while a 'controversia' is a general public debate about a topic.