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litigio

quarrel

noun lee-TEE-joh Rare

Origin: Latin litigium, from litigare (to dispute)

Also means

argument

Usage Note

Litigio refers to a heated verbal dispute between individuals; the related verb is litigare. It is milder than rissa (brawl) but more personal than discussione (discussion). The plural litigi is regular.

Examples

"Il litigio tra i vicini era rumoroso."

Natural Translation

The quarrel between the neighbors was noisy.

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