confrontation
BrE /kənˈfrʌntəˌeɪʃn/ AmE /kənˈfrʌntəˌeɪʃn/
noun en → es
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
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The meeting ended in a bitter confrontation.
La reunión terminó en una amarga discusión.
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
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He was forced to face the confrontation of his fears.
Fue obligado a enfrentar el desafío de sus miedos.