Batalla (en. Battle)

/baˈta.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Armed conflict between two or more groups.
The Battle of Waterloo was decisive in European history.
La batalla de Waterloo fue decisiva en la historia europea.
Difficult and prolonged struggle.
The battle against the disease was very tough.
La batalla contra la enfermedad fue muy dura.

Etymology

From the Latin 'battalia,' which means 'fight.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the final battle
The last decisive conflict in a war.
la batalla final
to win a battle
To succeed in a conflict or difficult situation.
ganar una batalla
to lose the battle
To fail in a conflict or difficult situation.
perder la batalla
pitched battle
Open and widespread conflict between two armies.
batalla campal

Related Words

warrior
A person who fights in a war.
guerrero
strategy
Plan to carry out a conflict.
estrategia
victory
Success in a battle or confrontation.
victoria

Slang Meanings

To go through a difficult situation.
I am in a battle with the deadlines.
Estoy en una batalla con los plazos de entrega.
To be involved in a personal conflict.
That discussion was just a battle of egos.
Esa discusión fue solo una batalla de egos.