war

• Conflicto armado entre naciones, estados o grupos, o lucha entre fuerzas opuestas.

A noun referring to a state of armed conflict between nations, states, or groups, or a struggle or conflict between opposing forces.

1. Armed conflictA2formal

   A state of armed fighting between countries or groups, involving large-scale violence.

   Guerra (conflicto armado)

   • World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945.
   • The war caused millions of casualties.
   • Countries declared war after failed negotiations.

   Sinónimosbattlecampaigncombatconflictfightingwarfare

   Antónimospeace

2. Prolonged struggleB1formal

   A prolonged state of hostility or competition between opposing forces.

   Lucha prolongada

   • The war on poverty continues worldwide.
   • They are engaged in a war against drug trafficking.
   • It's a war of words between the two politicians.

   Sinónimosbattlecampaigncombatconflictcrusadefightstrifestruggle

   Antónimosarmisticeharmonypeacetruce

3. Intense competitionB2informal

   Informal use for fierce rivalry or battle in non-military contexts.

   Competencia intensa

   • The price war between stores benefited consumers.
   • It's a war for market share among tech companies.
   • The siblings had a war over the last cookie.

   Sinónimosbattleclashcompetitioncontestfeudfightrivalrystruggletussle

• Verbo que denota declarar o llevar a cabo un conflicto armado entre naciones o grupos.

A verb used to declare or engage in a state of armed conflict between nations or groups.

1. Declare warC1formal

   To formally declare a state of war against another country or entity.

   declarar la guerra

   • The government warred against the invading forces.
   • Nations warred over territorial disputes for decades.
   • They warred with their neighbors for control of the river.

2. Engage in conflictC1formal

   To engage in fighting or struggle, often figuratively.

   librar una guerra

   • The two factions warred bitterly for years.
   • Brothers warred over their inheritance.
   • The tribes warred throughout the summer.

   Sinónimosbattleclashcombatcontendfightstrivestruggle

   Antónimosconcordpacifypeace