Combatiendo (en. Fighting)

/kom.baˈtjen.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of fighting or facing something or someone.

They are fighting injustices in their community.

Están combatiendo las injusticias en su comunidad.

To oppose something with effort.

He is fighting his fears to be able to move forward.

Está combatiendo sus miedos para poder avanzar.

To participate in a military conflict.

Soldiers are fighting in the war.

Los soldados están combatiendo en la guerra.

It comes from the Latin 'combattere', which means 'to fight together'.

fighting the fire

fighting against a fire

combatiendo el fuego

fighting poverty

fighting to eliminate poverty

combatiendo la pobreza

fighting a virus

fighting against an infectious virus

combatiendo un virus

combat

Confrontation or fight between two or more parties.

combate

fighter

Person who fights in a war or struggle.

combatiente

hand-to-hand combat

Fight in which opponents face each other physically at close range.

combate cuerpo a cuerpo

Being in a difficult situation.

He is fighting, but he does not give up.

Está combatiendo, pero no se rinde.

Fighting for something that is greatly desired.

She is fighting for her dreams.

Ella está combatiendo por sus sueños.