disputa

[dis-PU-ta]

nounfemininepl: disputas

dispute

1. A disagreement or argument between two or more parties

The dispute between the neighbors lasted for months.

A disputa entre os vizinhos durou meses.

2. A competition or contest for something

The athletes competed in a fierce dispute for the gold medal.

Os atletas competiram em uma acirrada disputa pela medalha de ouro.

3. A legal or formal disagreement requiring resolution

The contract dispute was settled in court.

A disputa contratual foi resolvida em tribunal.

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General Brazilian

disputa

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

disputa

Common in business and legal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

disputa

Frequently used in sports commentary

Portugal

disputa

Standard usage, may use 'contenda' as alternative

em disputa - in dispute, under contention

sem disputa - without dispute, undoubtedly

disputar algo com alguém - to compete with someone for something

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