1. Shocks: This is the most common translation, referring to a sudden, violent impact or collision. For example, "Los choques de tráfico causaron un gran retraso" (Traffic shocks caused a big delay).
2. Conflicts: "Choques" can also refer to disagreements, conflicts, or clashes, especially between people or ideas. For example, "Hubo choques entre los dos partidos políticos" (There were conflicts between the two political parties).
3. Collisions: This translation is similar to "shocks" but specifically emphasizes the physical act of colliding, like cars crashing. For example, "El coche tuvo un choque con un árbol" (The car had a collision with a tree).
4. Electric shocks: In a technical context, "choques" can refer to electric shocks. For example, "El electricista recibió un choque" (The electrician received an electric shock).
To determine the best English translation for "choques," you need to consider the context in which the word is used.