Combatido (en. Fought)
/kom-ba-'ti-ðo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to something that has been fought or disputed.
The fought area underwent many changes after the conflict.
El área combatida sufrió muchos cambios tras el conflicto.
Describes someone who is experiencing an internal struggle or emotional conflict.
He feels conflicted between his desires and responsibilities.
Se siente combatido entre sus deseos y sus responsabilidades.
Indicates a situation where there is resistance or opposition.
The mandate was contested by various sectors of society.
El mandato fue combatido por varios sectores de la sociedad.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'combatir', which means to fight or confront something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
caught between two fires
A situation in which someone is facing two conflicts at once.
combatido entre dos fuegos
is conflicted
An expression that indicates someone feels confused or conflicted by their decisions.
está combatido
Related Words
combat
To confront an enemy or an obstacle.
combatir
conflict
A situation in which there is opposition between two or more parties.
conflicto
struggle
The action of fighting or striving to obtain something.
lucha
Slang Meanings
To be angry or upset about something.
Today I feel conflicted because they wouldn't let me go out.
Hoy estoy combatido porque no me dejaron salir.
To feel emotionally divided.
After what happened, I feel quite conflicted.
Después de lo que pasó, me siento bastante combatido.