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alterchi

quarrels

noun al-TER-kee Rare

Also means

altercations

Usage Note

Alterchi is the plural of alterco (m), meaning a heated verbal dispute. The singular alterco is more common in writing; the plural surfaces in narratives of conflict. It is a formal register word — in everyday speech Italians more often say litigi or discussioni.

Examples

"Gli alterchi tra i vicini disturbavano il quartiere."

Natural Translation

The quarrels between the neighbours disturbed the neighbourhood.

Literal Translation

The quarrels between the neighbours disturbed the neighbourhood.

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