Meaning
friction
- the resistance that one surface encounters when moving over another (physics)
- conflict, tension, or disagreement between people or groups
In a sentence
L'olio riduce l'attrito tra le parti meccaniche del motore.
Oil reduces friction between the mechanical parts of the engine.
La gestione delle spese ha causato molti attriti tra i colleghi.
Managing expenses caused much friction between the colleagues.
Non c'è mai stato alcun attrito significativo tra i due paesi confinanti.
There has never been any significant friction between the two neighboring countries.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| attrito | masculine · singular |
| attriti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in diplomatic and interpersonal contexts to mean 'tension' or 'strife'.