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    Batirse (en. To fight)

    /baˈtir.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To fight or confront in a fight or competition.
    The two warriors decided to duel to resolve their dispute.
    Los dos guerreros decidieron batirse en duelo para resolver su disputa.
    To compete or strive intensely to achieve a goal.
    The athlete faced off against other competitors in the marathon.
    El atleta se batió con otros competidores en la maratón.
    To separate or divide into different directions.
    After graduation, the friends went their separate ways.
    Después de la graduación, los amigos se batieron en caminos diferentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'battĕre', which means to strike or to fight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to duel
    To confront in a formal fight or in a death match.
    batirse a duelo
    to retreat
    To withdraw from a struggle or conflict.
    batirse en retirada
    to fight with courage
    To fight with bravery and determination.
    batirse con valor

    Related Words

    battle
    Armed confrontation between two or more groups.
    batalla
    fight
    Physical conflict or combat between people.
    pelea
    competition
    Situation in which two or more parties seek the same thing and fight for it.
    competencia

    Slang Meanings

    To enter into a heated argument.
    They fought verbally until one decided to give up.
    Se batieron verbalmente hasta que uno decidió rendirse.
    To strive hard in a task or activity.
    He worked hard to finish the project on time.
    Se batió en el trabajo para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.