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"La paz" is a form of "paz", a noun which is often translated as "peace". "La guerra" is a form of "guerra", a noun which is often translated as "war". Learn more about the difference between "la paz" and "la guerra" below.
la paz(
pahs
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. peace
Europa disfrutaba de un periodo de paz y prosperidad en 1914.Europe was enjoying a period of peace and prosperity in 1914.
a. peace
Piérdete en la naturaleza y encuentra la paz.Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
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la guerra(
geh
-
rrah
)
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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