Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
luchar
Pronunciation
IPA/luˈtʃaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfight for
Example
Ella lucha por sus sueños.
She fights for her dreams.
More examples
Los voluntarios luchan contra la discriminación.
The volunteers fight against discrimination.
Core concept
Long uphill climb against steady resistance.
Common phrases
luchar por
fight for
luchar contra
fight against
luchar por la igualdad
fight for equality
Similar words
esforzarse: Applies oneself intensively to achieve a goal.
intentar: Tries to perform a specific action or task.
perseverar: Keeps going over the long term, refusing to stop when faced with setbacks.
resistir: Endures hardships or pressure, holding firm rather than giving way.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer un esfuerzo fuerte y sostenido para conseguir algo o para oponerse a lo que dificulta ese objetivo.
Word origin
Spanish luchar comes from Latin luctari 'to struggle' and preserves the sense of sustained effort to overcome obstacles.
Usage tips
- Luchar pairs with por for causes and with contra for problems, and speakers often choose esforzarse when they want a less confrontational word than luchar.