How to Say "clash" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clash” is “choque” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
conflict of ideas or cultures
Examples
Fue un choque cultural muy fuerte cuando llegó a la capital.
It was a very strong culture shock when she arrived in the capital.
El choque de ideologías provocó la ruptura del partido.
The clash of ideologies caused the breakup of the party.
El paciente entró en choque después de la operación.
The patient went into shock after the operation.
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'choque' still means a strong, sudden, negative impact, like a 'clash' of personalities or a 'shock' to your system.
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