Luche (en. Fight)

/luˈtʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a physical or mental effort to achieve a goal.
She fights for her dreams every day.
Ella luche por sus sueños cada día.
To participate in a contest or confrontation.
Young people fight against injustice.
Los jóvenes luchan contra la injusticia.
To defend a cause or interest.
He always fights for human rights.
Él siempre luche por los derechos humanos.

Etymology

From Latin 'luctari', which means 'to fight'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fight against the odds
To strive despite difficulties.
luchar contra viento y marea
to fight for life
To strive hard to survive.
luchar por la vida
to fight tooth and nail
To fight with all one's strength.
luchar a brazo partido
to fight with nails and teeth
To defend something with great determination.
luchar con uñas y dientes

Related Words

fighter
A person who combats or defends a cause.
luchador
fight
The act of fighting; confrontation.
lucha
female fighter
A woman who fights for her ideals.
luchadora

Slang Meanings

To fight for something trivial or mundane.
I don't need to fight for a place in line, I just have to wait.
No necesito luche por un lugar en la fila, solo tengo que esperar.
To make an effort in difficult situations.
In this job, only those who really fight survive.
En este trabajo, solo los que realmente luche sobreviven.