confrontation

[/ˌkɒn.frʌn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/]

nounfemininepl: confrontations / confrontações

confrontação

1. A direct discussion or argument between opposing parties; a clash or conflict

The confrontation between the two leaders escalated tensions.

A confrontação entre os dois líderes escalou as tensões.

2. The act of facing someone or something in a challenging or hostile manner

She avoided confrontation with her boss about the salary issue.

Ela evitou confrontação com seu chefe sobre a questão do salário.

3. A situation in which two things stand in stark contrast or opposition

The confrontation of old and new architectural styles in the city is striking.

A confrontação dos estilos arquitetônicos antigos e novos na cidade é marcante.

NYC Slang

beef / showdown / face-off

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

confrontação

Standard usage; also commonly used as 'confronto' in informal contexts

São Paulo

confrontação / confronto

Both forms widely used; 'confronto' preferred in casual speech

Rio de Janeiro

confronto

More colloquial; 'confrontação' used in formal contexts

Portugal

confrontação / confronto

Both acceptable; 'confrontação' more formal in European Portuguese

head-on confrontation - confrontação frente a frente

avoid confrontation - evitar confrontação

seek confrontation - procurar confrontação

in the face of confrontation - diante da confrontação

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