How to Say "contention" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “contention” is “disputa” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una disputa territorial entre los dos países.
There is a territorial dispute between the two countries.
La disputa por la herencia duró varios años.
The dispute over the inheritance lasted several years.
La autoría del libro está en disputa.
The authorship of the book is in dispute.
Gender Identification
This word is feminine, so you should always use feminine markers like 'la' or 'una' (e.g., la disputa).
Cognate Alert
This word is a 'cognate,' meaning it looks and sounds almost exactly like its English counterpart 'dispute,' making it very easy to remember!
Using it for physical fights
Mistake: “Usaron una disputa en el bar.”
Correction: Tuvieron una pelea en el bar.
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