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"La guerra" is a form of "guerra", a noun which is often translated as "war". "La paz" is a form of "paz", a noun which is often translated as "peace". Learn more about the difference between "la guerra" and "la paz" below.
la guerra()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. war
La guerra es una experiencia horrible.War is a horrible experience.
b. warfare
La guerra biológica y su uso de gases venenosos se introdujo en la Primera Guerra Mundial.Biological warfare and its use of poisonous gases was introduced in the First World War.
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la paz()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. peace
Tras años de guerra, por fin llegó la paz.After years of war, peace finally arrived.
a. peace
Piérdete en la naturaleza y encuentra la paz.Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
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