A guerra fria
Example: A Guerra Fria influenciou a política mundial por décadas.
Definition
"A guerra fria" refers to the prolonged period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by the absence of direct armed conflict but marked by espionage, propaganda, and proxy wars.
Etymology
The term "a guerra fria" literally means "the cold war" in Portuguese. It was coined to describe the state of non-active warfare between the superpowers, where open fighting was avoided, hence 'cold'. This phrase was popularized during the mid-20th century to define this unique geopolitical standoff.
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the Cold War