contenda

contenda

Dispute, quarrel, or conflict.

Here, 'contenda' refers to a dispute or conflict, often in a competitive or adversarial setting.

A contenda entre os dois times foi intensa, mas eles mantiveram o respeito mútuo.

The contention between the two teams was intense, but they maintained mutual respect.

In this context, 'contenda' is used to denote a disagreement or dispute, especially in a legal or familial situation.

Após anos de contenda sobre a herança, a família finalmente chegou a um consenso.

After years of dispute over the inheritance, the family finally reached a consensus.

Here, 'contenda' represents an internal conflict or struggle, illustrating a more abstract and personal use of the term.

O poeta descreveu a contenda interna entre o desejo e a razão em seus versos.

The poet described the internal struggle between desire and reason in his verses.