No. 2,038 in Portuguese
confrontos
"Confrontos" means "clashes" or "conflicts" in English.
In a sentence
Os confrontos entre os manifestantes e a polícia terminaram em danos à propriedade.
The clashes between the protesters and the police resulted in property damage.
Here, 'confrontos' is used to describe physical or confrontational engagements, demonstrating its use in describing conflicts or altercations between groups.
Confrontos esportivos muitas vezes trazem emoção aos espectadores.
Sports confrontations often bring excitement to the spectators.
In this sentence, 'confrontos' refers to competitive matches or rivalries within sports, indicating its versatility to describe competition context.
Os confrontos ideológicos entre os partidos dificultam a formação de consenso.
Ideological confrontations between the parties complicate forming a consensus.
Here, 'confrontos' pertains to ideological disagreements or debates, showcasing usage to describe verbal or conceptual clashes.
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