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guerra
/ˈɡwɛr.ra/
war
La guerra ha causato molta sofferenza.
The war has caused much suffering.
general
A state of armed conflict between nations, states, or other large groups, typically involving organized violence and large-scale destruction.
La Prima Guerra Mondiale è iniziata nel 1914.
World War I began in 1914.
La guerra fredda ha diviso il mondo in due blocchi.
The Cold War divided the world into two blocs.
The term can also refer to any large-scale conflict, not necessarily between nations.
figurative
A struggle or conflict, often metaphorical, between opposing forces or ideas.
La guerra tra bene e male è eterna.
The war between good and evil is eternal.
Ha dichiarato guerra alla sua pigrizia.
He declared war on his laziness.
In this sense, 'guerra' is often used to describe a determined effort against something.
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Historical Context
Italian has specific terms for historical wars, such as 'Guerra dei Trent'Anni' (Thirty Years' War) and 'Guerra di Secessione Americana' (American Civil War).
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Gender Agreement
Like all Italian nouns, 'guerra' is feminine, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'la grande guerra').
Word Origin
From Latin 'guerra,' possibly derived from Germanic 'werra' (strife, quarrel).
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'guerra' can refer to both literal armed conflict and metaphorical struggles. The term is often used in historical, political, and military contexts.
Word Breakdown
guerra
war
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