Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
combatir
Pronunciation
IPA/kombaˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbfight
Example
Tenemos que combatir la injusticia.
We have to fight injustice.
More examples
Para una sociedad justa, hay que combatir la corrupción.
For a just society, we must fight corruption.
Core concept
Active resistance using measures or force against a problem or enemy.
Common phrases
combatir la injusticia
fight injustice
combatir el estrés
combat stress
combatir la corrupción
fight corruption
Similar words
enfrentar: Confronts a situation head-on and takes practical steps to handle it.
luchar: Engages in a sustained struggle, applying effort to overcome hardship or injustice.
resistir: Holds out against pressure or attack, keeping resistance over time.
oponerse: Takes a stance against a proposal or view and works to counter it.
Definition in Spanish
Oponerse activamente a una amenaza o problema para derrotarlo o controlarlo mediante fuerza, medidas o estrategias.
Word origin
It derives from Latin com- 'together' and battuere 'to beat', via Romance combattere and Old French into Spanish as combatir.
Usage tips
- Commonly paired with nouns for societal problems (corruption, epidemics, crime), while pelear suits personal quarrels and luchar covers broader struggles.