English–Spanish

“battle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈtaʝa/

Example

La batalla fue dura, pero ganamos.

The battle was tough, but we won.

Illustration for batalla (battle)

How to say “battle” in Spanish

“Battle” in Spanish is batalla.

An intense struggle to change a situation, whether physical combat or a metaphorical fight.

Full entry for batalla: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with batalla

En la asamblea, los trabajadores dieron batalla por mejores salarios.

At the assembly, the workers put up a fight for better wages.

Tips for using batalla

  • Spanish speakers normally reserve batalla for serious or large-scale struggles, so everyday quarrels take pelea or discusión while phrases like perder la batalla feel natural for setbacks.

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