battle

• Sustantivo que designa un enfrentamiento prolongado o conflicto entre fuerzas, grupos o individuos opuestos, frecuentemente en un contexto militar.

A noun referring to a sustained fight or conflict between opposing forces, groups, or individuals, often in a military context.

1. Military conflictA2formal

   A sustained fight between organized armed forces.

   Batalla

   • The battle lasted for three days.
   • Thousands of soldiers died in the battle.
   • The general led his troops into battle.

   Sinónimosactioncampaignclashcombatconflictengagementfightskirmishstrugglewarfare

2. Struggle or contestB1formal

   A determined effort to achieve something or overcome a difficulty.

   lucha o batalla

   • She fought a long battle against cancer.
   • The legal battle over the inheritance lasted years.
   • He is in a constant battle with his addiction.

   Sinónimoscampaigncontestcrusadeeffortendeavorfightstruggle

   Antónimosaccordagreementharmonypeace

3. CompetitionB1informal

   A contest between individuals or groups to win something.

   Batalla, competición

   • The two companies are in a battle for market share.
   • It was a close battle between the two candidates.
   • The chess battle ended in a draw.

   Sinónimosclashcompetitioncontestduelmatchstruggle

• Verbo que indica la acción de luchar o resistir contra alguien o algo, a menudo de manera decidida o prolongada.

A verb used to indicate the act of fighting or struggling against someone or something, often in a determined or sustained manner.

1. B1formal

   To engage in a fight or struggle against an opponent or difficulty.

   Luchar

   • The soldiers battled fiercely for control of the hill.
   • She battled against cancer for two years.
   • They battled through the storm to reach safety.

   Sinónimosclashcombatcontendfightgrapplestrivestruggletusslewarwrestle

2. Compete or contendB2formal

   To try hard to achieve something in a competitive situation.

   luchar por algo

   • The two teams battled for the championship title.
   • He battled against his own doubts to succeed.
   • Small businesses often battle against large corporations.

   Sinónimoscompetecontendfightgrapplestrivestruggletussleviewrestle

   Antónimoscollaboratecooperate