Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
lucha
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlutʃa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfight
Example
La lucha terminó ayer.
The fight ended yesterday.
More examples
La lucha por la justicia sigue siendo importante.
The fight for justice remains important.
Core concept
A person pulling on a rope while resisting heavy opposition.
Common phrases
la lucha por la justicia
the fight for justice
la lucha contra la violencia
the fight against violence
la lucha interna
inner struggle
Similar words
pelea: Violent altercation marked by hitting or other physical aggression.
riña: Short, sharp squabble or heated exchange of words.
conflicto: Conflict arising from differing interests or viewpoints, sometimes long-standing.
disputa: Disagreement over claims or rights expressed through debate or legal argument.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de enfrentamiento o esfuerzo, físico o figurado, en que una parte busca imponerse o alcanzar un objetivo.
Word origin
From Latin lucta 'struggle' (related to luctari 'to wrestle'), the noun lucha developed from combat senses in medieval Spanish to include metaphorical striving and contests.
Usage tips
- Lucha often names sustained or symbolic struggles (personal, social, or political) and pairs with por/contra to indicate fighting for something or fighting against something.