Spanish Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Spanish word
luchadora
Pronunciation
IPA/lutʃaˈðoɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfemale fighter
Example
La luchadora ganó el campeonato.
The female fighter won the championship.
More examples
La luchadora defendió su título en un combate decisivo.
The female fighter defended her title in a decisive match.
Core concept
Woman raising a fist in defiance.
Common phrases
luchadora profesional
professional female fighter
luchadora de lucha libre
female lucha libre wrestler
luchadora campeona
champion female fighter
Similar words
luchador: Male competitor who fights in the ring.
peleadora: Female fighter who uses direct physical attacks against opponents.
deportista: Athlete who competes in sporting events using physical skill and training.
Definition in Spanish
Mujer dedicada a la lucha como deporte o usada figuradamente para describir a una mujer que pelea por sus derechos u objetivos.
Word origin
It comes from the verb luchar 'to fight' plus the feminine agent suffix -dora, forming a noun for a woman who fights in sport or for causes.
Usage tips
- As a conversational label, luchadora often carries praise or solidarity rather than a literal claim of physical fighting.