No. 3,344 in Spanish
contienda
A struggle, conflict, or dispute.
In a sentence
La contienda entre los vecinos terminó cuando llegaron a un acuerdo.
The dispute between the neighbors ended when they reached an agreement.
Here, 'contienda' is used to denote a conflict or dispute between parties.
La contienda política puede ser agotadora para los candidatos.
The political contest can be exhausting for the candidates.
In this context, 'contienda' refers to a competitive engagement or contest within the political sphere.
Durante la contienda deportiva, los equipos mostraron gran habilidad y esfuerzo.
During the sports competition, the teams displayed great skill and effort.
Here, 'contienda' is utilized to describe a competitive event or match, particularly in athletics.
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