conflitto
conflict
noun kohn-FLEET-toh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'conflictus', a striking together
Also means
clash
Usage Note
Conflitto ranges from armed war to personal disagreement; a clash of interests is a conflitto di interessi. The double t is held long in speech.
Examples
"Il conflitto è durato anni."
Natural Translation
The conflict lasted years.
Literal Translation
The conflict is lasted years.

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