dispute

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈspjuːt/ AmE /dɪˈspjuːt/

noun / verb en → es

1 ARGUMENT [countable] B1

a disagreement or argument about something, especially one that is public or official

discusión, disputa, controversia

  • have a dispute with somebody over/over/about something

Collocations legal dispute · labor dispute

  • The company is involved in a legal dispute.

    La empresa está involucrada en un litigio legal.

2 DENY [transitive] B2

to say that something is not true or does not exist, especially when other people believe it to be true

negar, rechazar, cuestionar

  • dispute a claim/statement/fact

Collocations dispute the facts · dispute a charge

  • The company disputes the charges.

    La empresa niega las acusaciones.

3 STRUGGLE [intransitive] C1

to fight or struggle against something, especially a difficult situation

luchar contra, resistir

  • dispute with somebody/something

Collocations dispute the odds · dispute a decision

  • They are disputing the decision in court.

    Están luchando contra la decisión en el tribunal.