Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
combate
Pronunciation
IPA/komˈbate/
Meaning
- masculine nounfight
Example
El combate terminó rápido.
The fight ended quickly.
More examples
Tras el combate, el público aplaudió.
After the fight, the audience applauded.
Core concept
Two soldiers clashing on a battlefield.
Common phrases
ganar el combate
win the fight
perder el combate
lose the fight
iniciar el combate
start the fight
Similar words
lucha: Long, sustained struggle for rights, causes, or personal goals emphasizing persistence.
pelea: Short, intense personal fight or quarrel, often physical or verbal between individuals.
conflicto: Opposition arising from incompatible interests or opinions that creates tension.
enfrentamiento: Direct, face-to-face confrontation in a tense or hostile moment.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de luchar o enfrentarse por una causa, interés u objetivo, ya sea de forma física o figurada.
Word origin
From Latin battuere 'to beat' with the prefix com-, entering Spanish via Old French and medieval Latin and keeping the sense of a physical or armed fight.
Usage tips
- El combate is masculine and often refers to military or sporting fights, while lucha is more common for social or personal struggles.