intercambio de palabras

exchange of words

intercambio de palabras(een-tehrr-kahm-byoh deh pah-lah-brahs)

phrase

1. (mild argument)

a. exchange of words

Hubo un intercambio de palabras entre los dos candidatos, pero no describiría lo que pasó como una pelea.

There was an exchange of words between the two candidates, but I wouldn't describe what happened as a fight.

2. (short dialogue)

a. exchange

Hubo un breve intercambio de palabras entre el jugador y el director técnico antes de que cobrara el penal.

There was a brief exchange between the player and the coach before he took the penalty.