tener un intercambio de palabras

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to exchange words
Los dos jugadores tuvieron un intercambio de palabras antes de que el árbitro se acercara y les diera una advertencia.The two players exchanged words before the referee came and gave them a warning.
b. to have an exchange of words
¿Crees que vayan a despedir a Sebas? - No creo. Él y el jefe tuvieron un intercambio de palabras ayer, pero no creo que sea para tanto.Do you think Sebas is going to get fired? - I don't think so. He and the boss had an exchange of words yesterday, but I don't think it was that big a deal.
a. to have an exchange
Los dos senadores tuvieron un intercambio de palabras acerca de los méritos del proyecto de ley.The two senators had an exchange about the merits of the bill.
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