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diplomatic row

[/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk raʊ/]
nounpl: diplomatic rows
incidente diplomático
1. A serious disagreement or conflict between countries or their governments that damages diplomatic relations
The two nations entered into a diplomatic row over territorial disputes.
Os dois países entraram em um incidente diplomático sobre disputas territoriais.
2. A public dispute or controversy involving government officials or ambassadors
The ambassador's comments sparked a diplomatic row with neighboring countries.
Os comentários do embaixador provocaram um incidente diplomático com países vizinhos.
Synonyms
diplomatic crisisdiplomatic incidentinternational disputepolitical confrontationdiplomatic conflict
Antonyms
diplomatic accordpeaceful resolutiondiplomatic harmony

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incidente diplomático
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
crise diplomática
Alternative term emphasizing severity
Portugal
incidente diplomático
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
contenda diplomática
More formal or literary alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

to stir up a diplomatic row
to smooth over a diplomatic row
to escalate into a diplomatic row
diplomatic tensions
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