How to Say "to quarrel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to quarrel” is “pelear” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis padres siempre pelean por el dinero.
My parents always argue about money.
María y yo nos peleamos por un malentendido.
Maria and I quarreled (fought) over a misunderstanding. (Note: using 'nos peleamos' means 'we fought each other'.)
No quiero pelear contigo hoy, estoy cansado.
I don't want to argue with you today, I am tired.
Using 'Pelearse'
When two or more people fight or argue with each other, use the reflexive form: 'Se pelearon' (They fought/argued). This emphasizes the reciprocal action.
Pelear vs. Discutir
Mistake: “Using 'pelear' when you simply mean 'to discuss a topic'.”
Correction: 'Discutir' is for debating ideas, even heatedly. 'Pelear' is usually reserved for a mean, hostile argument or a physical fight. If you are just having a conversation, use 'discutir' or 'conversar'.
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