guerra

[ˈɡɛ.ʁɐ]

nounfemininepl: guerras

war

1. armed conflict between nations or groups

The two countries were at war for several years.

Os dois países estavam em guerra por vários anos.

2. a prolonged struggle or campaign against something

The government declared war on poverty.

O governo declarou guerra à pobreza.

3. intense competition or conflict

There's a price war between the two supermarkets.

Há uma guerra de preços entre os dois supermercados.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

guerra

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

guerra

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

guerra fria (cold war)

declarar guerra (to declare war)

em tempo de guerra (in wartime)

guerra de palavras (war of words)

guerra civil (civil war)

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