La guerra fría
Example: La Guerra Fría marcó décadas de tensión entre superpotencias.
Definition
"La guerra fría" refers to the prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, lasting from the end of World War II until the early 1990s, characterized by rivalry, espionage, and ideological conflict without direct armed combat.
Etymology
The term "la guerra fría" literally translates to "the cold war" in English. It was coined to describe the conflict's nature, which involved indirect confrontations and strategic competition rather than open warfare. The phrase gained popularity during the mid-20th century to depict this unique form of geopolitical struggle.
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"La guerra fría" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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