Word · C2
lacontienda
noun · feminineC2#10015 most commonAudio · coming soon
- 1
contest; competition
La contienda entre los dos candidatos fue muy reñida. The contest between the two candidates was very close.
En la contienda electoral, los dos candidatos se acusaron de mentir. In the election contest, the two candidates accused each other of lying.
- 2
conflict; war (literary)literary
La contienda terminó con un acuerdo de paz firmado por ambos bandos. The conflict ended with a peace agreement signed by both sides.
Common combinations
- contienda electoral
- contienda deportiva
- contienda bélica