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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesaltercação
Pronunciation / Transliteration: al-ter-ka-sao
"A altercação entre os dois chamou a atenção de todos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
"The altercation between the two neighbors drew the attention of everyone in the street." - 2
An intense dispute or quarrel.
"The altercation escalated quickly, leading to a physical confrontation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'altercation' originates from the Latin 'altercatio', which means 'dispute' or 'quarrel'. It evolved through Middle French 'altercation' before entering English in the late 15th century, retaining its meaning related to heated arguments or disputes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Altercation" is said worldwide
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altercation
Transliteration: al-ter-ka-syon
"L'altercation entre les deux hommes a attiré l'attention de tous."
Auseinandersetzung
Transliteration: au-za-in-der-set-zung
"Die Auseinandersetzung zwischen den Nachbarn wurde laut."
alterco
Transliteration: al-ter-ko
"L'alterco tra i due è diventato rapidamente violento."
altercado
Transliteration: al-ter-ka-do
"El altercado entre los dos vecinos fue muy ruidoso."
altercação
Transliteration: al-ter-ka-sao
"A altercação entre os dois chamou a atenção de todos."
विवाद
Transliteration: vivād
"दोनों के बीच का विवाद सभी का ध्यान आकर्षित कर रहा था।"
争吵
Transliteration: zhēngchǎo
"两人之间的争吵引起了所有人的注意。"
논쟁
Transliteration: nonjaeng
"두 사람 간의 논쟁은 모두의 관심을 끌었다."
口論
Transliteration: こうろん
"二人の口論は周囲の注目を集めた。"
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