collision

• Sustantivo que denota el acto o efecto de chocar, cuando dos o más objetos o entidades se golpean con fuerza, o un conflicto o enfrentamiento entre partes, ideas o intereses.

A noun referring to an instance of two or more objects or entities coming into violent contact or conflict with each other.

1. Physical impactB1formal

   An instance of two or more objects hitting each other with force.

   Colisión física

   • The collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam.
   • The ship was damaged in a collision with an iceberg.
   • The cyclist suffered minor injuries in the collision with a truck.

   Sinónimosbumpclashcontactcrashhitimpactknocksmashstrike

2. Conflict of interestsB2formal

   A situation where two or more opposing ideas, interests, or parties come into conflict.

   Conflicto de intereses

   • There was a collision of opinions during the board meeting.
   • The project failed due to a collision of priorities between departments.
   • A collision of cultures can lead to misunderstandings.

   Sinónimosclashconflictconfrontationdiscordfrictionincompatibilityopposition

   Antónimosaccordagreementconsensuscooperationharmony