clash
BrE /klɑːʃ/ AmE /klæʃ/
verb / noun en → es
to fight or argue with someone, especially in a violent way
discutir, pelearse con alguien
- clash with somebody
Collocations clash with the police · clash with a colleague
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The two teams clashed in an intense match.
Los dos equipos se enfrentaron en un partido intenso.
a disagreement or conflict between people, ideas, or things
conflicto, desacuerdo
- clash of opinions
Collocations a clash of interests · a clash of ideas
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There was a clash between the two political parties.
Hubo un conflicto entre los dos partidos políticos.
to hit or crash into something, especially by accident
chocar contra algo
- clash with something
Collocations cars clashing in a traffic jam · bikes clashing on the road
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The car crashed into a tree.
El coche chocó contra un árbol.
to happen at the same time as something else, so that it is impossible for both to be attended or dealt with
colisionar en el tiempo, coincidir
- clash with an event
Collocations meetings clashing with each other · appointments clashing with deadlines
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My meeting clashes with my dentist appointment.
Mi reunión coincide con la cita del dentista.
to be unsuitable when used or worn together because of the way they look
no combinarse, no ir bien juntos
- clash with something
Collocations colors clashing in a room · styles clashing on an outfit
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The colors clash in this room.
Los colores no combinan en esta habitación.
a military attack or battle
ataque, batalla
- clash between armies
Collocations a clash of arms · a clash on the battlefield
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The two armies clashed in a fierce battle.
Las dos fuerzas armadas se enfrentaron en una batalla feroz.
a sports match or competition between two teams, players, etc.
partido, encuentro deportivo
- clash between teams
Collocations a clash of champions · a clash for the title
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The clash between Manchester United and Liverpool was a highlight of the season.
El encuentro entre el Manchester United y el Liverpool fue un punto culminante de la temporada.
a disagreement or conflict between political parties, groups, etc.
disputa política, conflicto político
- clash of interests
Collocations political clashes in the parliament · ideological clashes between parties
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There was a clash over economic policy.
Hubo una disputa sobre la política económica.