Luchando (en. Struggling)

/luˈtʃando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a physical effort to overcome someone or something.
She is fighting in the boxing ring.
Ella está luchando en el ring de boxeo.
To fight against difficulties or adversities.
They are fighting to overcome economic problems.
Están luchando para superar los problemas económicos.
To defend and promote a cause or a right.
He is fighting for workers' rights.
Él está luchando por los derechos de los trabajadores.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'luchar', which comes from the Latin 'luticare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fight against the wind and the tide
To strive despite difficulties.
luchar contra viento y marea
to fight for your dreams
To strive to achieve what you desire in life.
luchar por tus sueños
fighting for survival
To strive to continue living despite adversities.
luchando por la supervivencia

Related Words

struggle
Physical or mental effort in a dispute.
lucha
fighter
A person who fights, either in a sport or for a cause.
luchador
social struggles
Movements that seek to change injustices in society.
luchas sociales

Slang Meanings

To fight intensely or passionately.
He is fighting like a lion to support his family.
Está luchando como un león para sacar a su familia adelante.
To strive hard to achieve something that seems difficult.
She is fighting hard for that job.
Ella está luchando duro por ese trabajo.