trinca (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈtɾiŋ.ka/

Translation Options

• Snap
• Tussle
• Scuffle

Meaning

"Trinca" in Spanish refers to a sudden and brief fight or scuffle. It can also be used to describe a sudden and unexpected sound, like a snap. This word is more commonly used in oral speech, especially in informal contexts.

Examples

1. La trinca entre los vecinos no duró mucho tiempo.
   The scuffle between the neighbors didn't last long.

2. Escuché una trinca en el bosque y me asusté.
   I heard a snap in the forest and got scared.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Andar en trinca: To be involved in a scuffle or altercation.

• Example: Los estudiantes anduvieron en trinca en la fiesta de anoche.
  The students got into a fight at last night's party.

• Armarse la trinca: To get ready for a fight or conflict.

• Example: Los animales se armaron la trinca por el territorio.
  The animals fought over the territory.

Etymology

The word "trinca" is believed to come from the Latin "trīnca", which means "logging chain". Over time, its use evolved from the specific meaning of a chain to a more general sense of a sudden clash or snap.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: riña, pelea, reyerta
• Antonyms: paz, armonía, tranquilidad