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    Combatir (en. Fight)

    /kom·ba·tir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To fight against an enemy or opponent.
    Troops were sent to combat the enemy at the front.
    Las tropas fueron enviadas a combatir al enemigo en el frente.
    To oppose a problem or adverse situation.
    It is necessary to combat corruption in institutions.
    Es necesario combatir la corrupción en las instituciones.
    To fight with effort and energy.
    Combating the lack of resources is a daily challenge.
    Combatir contra la falta de recursos es un desafío diario.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'combattere', meaning 'to fight together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to combat fire
    To act to extinguish a fire.
    combatir el fuego
    to combat poverty
    To struggle to reduce economic inequality.
    combatir la pobreza
    to fight tooth and nail
    To defend oneself very determinedly.
    combatir con uñas y dientes

    Related Words

    combat
    Action of combating, fight, or struggle.
    combate
    fighter
    A person who combats, especially in an armed conflict.
    combatiente
    combatability
    The ability to be compatible or coexist.
    combatibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Fight
    They saw a fight break out in the bar.
    Vieron cómo se produjo un combate en el bar.
    War of words
    A verbal fight took place on social media.
    Se dio un combate verbal en las redes sociales.