conflicto
- A Spanish word meaning conflict, which refers to a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. nounThe conflicto between the two countries escalated into a full-blown war.There was a conflicto of interest between the two parties involved in the negotiation.
- A situation in which there are opposing ideas, feelings, or forces. nounThe character in the novel faced an internal conflicto between duty and desire.The meeting ended in conflicto as the team could not agree on the next steps.