Peleando (en. Fighting)
/pe.le'an.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To actively participate in a physical fight or dispute.
The two children were fighting in the yard.
Los dos niños estaban peleando en el patio.
To argue in a heated or aggressive manner.
They were fighting for hours about who was right.
Estuvieron peleando durante horas sobre quién tenía la razón.
To struggle against adversity or difficulty.
She is fighting against a serious illness.
Ella está peleando contra una enfermedad grave.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'pelear', which comes from the Latin 'paliare', meaning to hit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fight to the death
To fight without regard for life.
pelear a muerte
don’t fight over trivial matters
To not argue over trivial things.
no pelear por tonterías
to be fighting with oneself
To have internal conflicts.
estar peleando con uno mismo
Related Words
fight
Conflict or dispute between people.
pelea
struggle
Effort to overcome an obstacle or adversity.
lucha
dispute
Controversy or discussion about a matter.
disputa
Slang Meanings
To have a violent confrontation.
They were fighting in the street last night.
Ellos estaban peleando en la calle anoche.
To argue intensely.
Don’t let them get you worked up; it's not worth fighting.
No dejes que te saquen de tus casillas; no vale la pena pelear.