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guerras

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NounfA2

wars?military conflicts

Also:conflicts?general term for fighting,struggles?political or social battles

📝 In Action

Las guerras mundiales afectaron a todo el planeta.

The world wars affected the entire planet.

El presidente prometió evitar más guerras innecesarias.

The president promised to avoid more unnecessary wars.

Después de años de guerras, la gente solo quiere paz.

After years of wars, people only want peace.

Word Connections

Synonyms

conflictos (conflicts)
batallas (battles)

Antonyms

paz (peace)
acuerdos (agreements)

Common Collocations

guerras civiles – civil wars
declarar guerras – to declare wars

Idioms & Expressions

guerra de precios – price war (fierce competition)

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

'Guerras' is the plural form of the feminine noun 'guerra' (war). Always use the feminine plural articles and adjectives with it, like 'las' or 'muchas'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using Masculine Articles

Mistake: "Los guerras"

Correction: Las guerras. Remember that 'guerra' is feminine, even though it ends in '-a'—it’s not one of the exceptions!

⭐ Usage Tips

Beyond Military

Just like in English, 'guerras' is often used metaphorically for non-military struggles, such as 'guerras comerciales' (trade wars) or 'guerras de información' (information wars).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: guerras

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'guerras'?

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Word Family

guerra(war) - noun

guerrero(warrior) - noun

guerrilla(guerrilla warfare) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'guerras' always refer to fighting between countries?

No. While its main meaning is large-scale military conflict, it’s commonly used to describe any intense, prolonged struggle or competition, such as a 'guerra comercial' (trade war) or a 'guerra de opiniones' (battle of opinions).