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guerras

GWEH-rrahs/ˈɡe.ras/

“guerras” means “wars” in Spanish (military conflicts).

wars

Also: conflicts, struggles
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An illustration showing two distinct groups of simple, stylized soldiers facing each other across a cracked, barren ground, symbolizing wars and military conflicts.

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Las guerras mundiales afectaron a todo el planeta.

A2

The world wars affected the entire planet.

El presidente prometió evitar más guerras innecesarias.

B1

The president promised to avoid more unnecessary wars.

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

A2

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)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "guerras" in Spanish:

conflicts→struggles→wars→

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Quick Quiz: guerras

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👥 Word Family▼
guerra(war) — Noun
guerrero(warrior) — Noun
guerrilla(guerrilla warfare) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Germanic term *werra*, meaning 'confusion' or 'strife.' It entered Spanish and other Romance languages, replacing the classical Latin word for war (*bellum*), which is why we have words like 'beligerante' (belligerent) but 'guerra' (war).

First recorded: Around the 10th or 11th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

French: guerreItalian: guerra

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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).