Translation of Spanish word "guerra" to English
guerra
/ˈɡe.ra/
Meaning
NounOrganized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.
How to use
Guerra ('war') is feminine. Guerra civil — Civil war.
🇬🇧 English
war
Example
La guerra es una tragedia.
War is a tragedy.
Ellos vivieron la guerra.
They lived through the war.
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Common phrases
- guerra civil— civil war
- declarar la guerra— to declare war
- guerra mundial— world war
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The Spanish word "guerra" means "war" in English.
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