La guerra freda
Example: La Guerra Freda va marcar un període de tensió internacional intensa.
Definition
"La guerra freda" refers to the prolonged period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by political conflict, military competition, and ideological rivalry without direct large-scale fighting.
Etymology
The term "la guerra freda" comes from Catalan, literally meaning "the cold war." It was coined to describe the conflict's nature, where direct warfare was avoided, but hostility and competition remained intense, much like a war fought in cold conditions without open combat.
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