How to Say "quarreling" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “quarreling” is “peleando” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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peleando

Verb (Gerund)B1

having a heated dispute

Two adults standing face-to-face, pointing fingers at each other with angry and frustrated expressions, indicating a heated verbal argument.

Examples

Mis padres siempre están peleando por la televisión.

My parents are always arguing over the television.

Están peleando sobre quién tiene la culpa.

They are quarreling about who is to blame.

The Preposition 'Por'

When you are arguing 'over' or 'about' the reason for the argument, use the preposition 'por' (por el dinero, por el juguete).

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Related Translations

arguing→brawling→contending→disputing→fighting→scuffling→struggling→vying→

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