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    Pugnaba (en. Was struggling)

    /puɣˈna.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To fight or have a contention.
    The warrior fought for the freedom of his people.
    El guerrero pugnaba por la libertad de su pueblo.
    To strive in defense of an idea or cause.
    She fought for human rights in her country.
    Ella pugnaba por los derechos humanos en su país.
    To compete earnestly for something.
    The students fought for first place in the contest.
    Los estudiantes pugnaban por el primer lugar en el concurso.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'pugnare', which means 'to fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fighting against the tide
    Struggling in an adverse situation.
    pugnando contra corriente
    striving for the truth
    To fight or defend the truth.
    pugnar por la verdad
    fighting until the end
    Striving until the last moment.
    pugnar hasta el final

    Related Words

    pugilism
    Character of the person who fought or who is combative.
    pugnacidad
    contention
    Conflict or dispute between parties.
    pugna
    fighter
    A person who fights or competes with determination.
    pugnador

    Slang Meanings

    To argue strongly in a discussion.
    Don't ask me to not have fought when the situation got tense.
    No me pidas que no pugnaba cuando la situación se puso tensa.
    To exert oneself greatly in a competition.
    The truth is that he has always fought in chess competitions.
    La verdad es que él siempre ha pugnado en las competencias de ajedrez.