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    Combates (en. Combat)

    /komˈbates/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Actions of fighting or battling between two or more entities.
    The combats in the tournament were very intense.
    Los combates en el torneo fueron muy reñidos.
    Armed confrontations, especially in military contexts.
    The combats at the front lasted for weeks.
    Los combates en el frente duraron semanas.
    Military or sports fights that involve strategy and skill.
    Boxing matches are held in different categories.
    Los combates de boxeo se celebran en diferentes categorías.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'combater', which comes from the Latin 'combatere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    close combat
    Direct fight between two or more people.
    combate cuerpo a cuerpo
    to exit combat
    To abandon a struggle or confrontation.
    salir de combate
    simulated combat
    Training that mimics a real combat.
    combate simulado

    Related Words

    to combat
    To fight against something or someone.
    combatir
    combatant
    A person who participates in a combat.
    combatiente
    combative
    One who is willing to fight or confront.
    combativo

    Slang Meanings

    To hit hard
    In the neighborhood, young people hit hard in the wrestling combats.
    En el barrio, los jóvenes se dan duro en los combates de lucha libre.
    To confront
    When there's a problem, they are always ready to confront.
    Cuando hay un problema, siempre están listos para enfrentarse.