struggle

• Sustantivo que designa un esfuerzo difícil, un conflicto o una lucha por lograr algo o superar un obstáculo.

A noun referring to a difficult effort, conflict, or fight to achieve something or overcome an obstacle.

1. Difficult effortB1formal

   A great effort or difficulty in achieving something.

   esfuerzo difícil

   • It was a real struggle to finish the marathon.
   • The company faced a financial struggle during the recession.
   • Learning a new language can be a struggle for many people.

   Sinónimosbattledifficultyeffortendeavorexertionfightlaborstrivingtoiltravail

   Antónimoseasefacilityfluencyreadinesssimplicity

2. B1formal

   A physical fight or conflict between people.

   lucha física

   • There was a brief struggle between the two men over the wallet.
   • The police officer was injured in a struggle with the suspect.
   • The struggle for control of the territory lasted for hours.

   Sinónimosbrawlclashcombatfightfracasscuffleskirmishtussle

3. Internal conflictB2formal

   A mental or emotional conflict or difficulty.

   Conflicto interno

   • She went through an internal struggle before making the decision.
   • His struggle with addiction lasted many years.
   • The character's moral struggle is central to the novel.

   Sinónimosanguishbattleconflictdifficultydistressfightordealstrifetroubleturmoil

• Verbo que se usa para indicar un gran esfuerzo para superar dificultades u oposición, o para enfrentarse a un problema o situación difícil.

A verb used to indicate making strenuous efforts against difficulties or opposition, or to contend with a problem or situation.

1. Make great effortB1formal

   To try very hard to do something difficult or to overcome a problem.

   Hacer un gran esfuerzo

   • She struggled to lift the heavy box.
   • He struggled to understand the complex theory.
   • They struggled through the storm to reach safety.

   Sinónimosbattleendeavorfightgrapplelaborstrivetoil

   Antónimoscoastsucceed

2. Fight or contendB1formal

   To fight against someone or something, often physically or metaphorically.

   Luchar o contender

   • The two wrestlers struggled for control.
   • He struggled with his conscience before making the decision.
   • The country struggled against the invading forces.

   Sinónimosbattleclashcombatcontendengagefightgrapplescuffletusslewrestle

   Antónimoscapitulatesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. Have difficultyA2informal

   To experience difficulty or hardship in a particular situation.

   Tener dificultades

   • I'm struggling with this math problem.
   • She struggled to find a job after graduation.
   • They struggled financially during the recession.

   Sinónimosflounderlaborsufferwrestle

   Antónimosflourishprospersucceedthrive