Brega (en. Struggle)
/ˈbɾeɣa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of fighting or battling.
The struggle for human rights is constant.
La brega por los derechos humanos es constante.
Effort or hard work.
In his daily struggle, he never gives up.
En su brega diaria, nunca se rinde.
Conflict or dispute.
The struggle between the two groups does not end.
La brega entre los dos grupos no termina.
Etymology
From the Latin term 'briga', which means struggle or dispute.
Common Phrases and Expressions
daily struggle
Refers to the daily effort made to achieve goals.
brega diaria
there is no struggle without reward
Indicates that effort always yields rewards.
no hay brega sin recompensa
to be in the struggle
Means to be caught in the middle of a conflict or intense effort.
estar en la brega
Related Words
struggle
Physical or mental effort to achieve a goal.
lucha
effort
Work or diligence put into doing something.
esfuerzo
conflict
Confrontation between two or more parties.
conflicto
Slang Meanings
Drama or complicated situation.
That struggle in the office seems never-ending.
Esa brega en la oficina no tiene fin.
Small fight or argument.
They had a struggle over who should do the work.
Tuvieron una brega sobre quién debía hacer el trabajo.