No. 690 in Portuguese
confronto
A confrontation or clash.
In a sentence
O confronto entre as equipes foi intenso.
The clash between the teams was intense.
Here, 'confronto' is used to denote a competitive or challenging meeting or match between parties, such as sports teams.
O confronto de ideias levou a uma solução criativa.
The clash of ideas led to a creative solution.
In this sentence, 'confronto' refers to the juxtaposition or discussion of differing perspectives or thoughts, fostering innovation.
O confronto com a polícia terminou pacificamente.
The confrontation with the police ended peacefully.
Here, 'confronto' is used to describe a face-to-face encounter or direct conflict resolution between people and authorities.
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