confrontation

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BrE /kənˈfrʌntəˌeɪʃn/ AmE /kənˈfrʌntəˌeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 ARGUMENT [singular] B1

a situation in which people disagree or argue with each other, especially about an important issue

discusión, conflicto, enfrentamiento

  • have a confrontation

Collocations a heated confrontation · a violent confrontation

  • The meeting ended in a bitter confrontation.

    La reunión terminó en una amarga discusión.

2 CHALLENGE [singular] B2

a situation in which you face someone or something that is difficult, dangerous, or frightening

desafío, reto, enfrentamiento

  • face a confrontation

Collocations a physical confrontation · an emotional confrontation

  • He was forced to face the confrontation of his fears.

    Fue obligado a enfrentar el desafío de sus miedos.