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quarrels

[/ˈkwɒrəlz/]
noun/verbpl: quarrels
brigas, disputas, querelas
1. (noun) Angry arguments or disagreements between people
The quarrels between the neighbors lasted for years.
As brigas entre os vizinhos duraram anos.
2. (noun) A reason or cause for disagreement
I have no quarrel with your decision.
Não tenho nada contra sua decisão.
3. (verb) Third person singular present tense: to engage in an angry argument
They quarrel constantly over money.
Eles brigam constantemente por dinheiro.
NYC Slang
beef (as in 'have a beef with someone')
Synonyms
disputesargumentsdisagreementssquabblesfights
Antonyms
agreementaccordharmonypeace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brigas, discordâncias
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
brigas, xingos
Colloquial variant
São Paulo
brigas, disputas
Standard usage
Portugal
querelas, contendas, discussões
More formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick a quarrel (procurar briga)
have no quarrel with (não ter nada contra)
quarrel with one's bread and butter (morder a mão que te alimenta)
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