conflict

a situation in which people disagree or argue about something important

desacuerdo, conflicto

• there is a conflict between A and B

Collocations conflict of interest · personal conflict

• There was a serious conflict between the two groups.

  Hubo un serio conflicto entre los dos grupos.

a war or battle between countries, armies, etc.

guerra, conflicto armado

• there is/was a conflict in/over A

Collocations armed conflict · civil conflict

• There has been a long-running conflict in the region.

  Ha habido un conflicto prolongado en la región.

to disagree or argue with someone about something important

discutir, entrar en conflicto con

• conflict with somebody over A

Collocations conflict with a colleague · conflict with someone's beliefs

• He conflicts with his boss over management issues.

  Él entra en conflicto con su jefe por problemas de gestión.

to fight against someone or something, especially in a war

combatir contra, entrar en conflicto con

• conflict with somebody over A

Collocations conflict with an enemy · conflict against a regime

• The rebels are in conflict with the government.

  Los rebeldes están en conflicto con el gobierno.