Pelearía (en. Would fight)
/pe.le.aˈɾi.a/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To fight or combat against a person or thing.
If I had to defend myself, I would fight with all my strength.
Si tuviera que defenderme, pelearía con todas mis fuerzas.
To argue or quarrel vigorously.
They would always fight over any disagreement in the group.
Ellos siempre pelearían por cualquier desacuerdo en el grupo.
To confront a problem or adversity.
She would fight for her rights until the end.
Ella pelearía por sus derechos hasta el final.
Etymology
From the verb 'pelear', which comes from the Latin 'pugilare' meaning to fight.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fight to the death
To fight until the end, without giving up.
pelear a muerte
to fight in vain
To fight without hope of triumph.
pelear en vano
to fight for something
To defend or fight in favor of a cause.
pelear por algo
Related Words
fight
Conflict or struggle between two or more people.
pelea
struggle
Rivalry or struggle between two parties.
pugna
dispute
Controversy or discussion about a matter.
disputa
Slang Meanings
To have a heated argument.
Last night they would scream at each other for control of the TV.
Anoche pelearían a gritos por el control de la TV.
To get into a physical fight.
At the party, some decided they would fight in the garden.
En la fiesta, algunos decidieron pelearían en el jardín.
To face a challenge.
If you challenge me, I would fight without thinking.
Si me desafías, pelearía sin pensarlo.