Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Luchaba (en. I was fighting)

    /luˈtʃaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Engaged in an action of resistance or combat in a physical or figurative context.
    He fought for his rights without ceasing.
    Luchaba por sus derechos sin cesar.
    Struggled in a difficult or adverse situation.
    He struggled against his inner fears.
    Luchaba contra sus miedos internos.
    Actively participated in a conflict or dispute.
    He fought in the war to defend his homeland.
    Luchaba en la guerra para defender su patria.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'luchar', which has roots in the Latin 'lucar', meaning 'to fight' or 'to struggle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight for something
    To defend or work in favor of a cause or goal.
    luchar por algo
    fight against the odds
    To strive despite difficulties or adversities.
    luchar contra viento y marea
    fight in the ring
    To actively participate in a boxing or wrestling competition.
    luchar en el ring

    Related Words

    struggle
    Action of fighting or confronting.
    lucha
    fighter
    A person who fights or is dedicated to fighting.
    luchador
    female fighter
    Female form of 'fighter'.
    luchadora

    Slang Meanings

    To fight until the end, without giving up.
    That person always fought like a warrior in life.
    Esa persona siempre luchaba como un guerrero en la vida.
    To make an extra effort.
    In the last round, he fought with all his strength.
    En la última ronda, él luchaba con todas sus fuerzas.