The word "guerra" is a noun.
/gˈe.ra/
The term "guerra" refers to a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country. In Spanish, it can also be used in more abstract contexts to describe intense disputes or struggles, such as in social or ideological contexts. "Guerra" is a frequently used term in both oral and written Spanish, often appearing in discussions about history, politics, military matters, and conflict resolution.
La guerra entre los dos países comenzó en 1942.
(The war between the two countries began in 1942.)
La guerra no solo afecta a los soldados, sino también a los civiles.
(War affects not only soldiers but also civilians.)
En la guerra fría, hubo muchos conflictos indirectos.
(During the Cold War, there were many indirect conflicts.)
The term "guerra" is commonly found in several idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language. Here are a few examples:
Declarar la guerra (to declare war):
El gobierno decidió declarar la guerra a la corrupción.
(The government decided to declare war on corruption.)
Estar en guerra (to be at war):
Los dos bandos están en guerra desde hace años.
(The two sides have been at war for years.)
Guerra fría (Cold War):
La guerra fría fue un período de tensiones entre las superpotencias.
(The Cold War was a period of tensions between the superpowers.)
Guerra de palabras (war of words):
La disputa se convirtió en una guerra de palabras en los medios.
(The dispute became a war of words in the media.)
Guerra total (total war):
En una guerra total, no existen límites en el conflicto.
(In total war, there are no limits in the conflict.)
The word "guerra" comes from the expresión en latín bellum, which means "war." It has undergone phonetic changes over time, influenced by the Germanic root werra, meaning "confusion" or "strife," eventually leading to the modern Spanish form.