struggling

• Describe a una persona o cosa que está teniendo dificultades o haciendo un gran esfuerzo para superar un desafío.

Describes a person or thing that is having difficulty or making great efforts to deal with a challenge.

1. Having difficultyB1formal

   Experiencing difficulty or hardship, especially in trying to overcome poverty or obscurity.

   con dificultades

   • The struggling artist finally sold her first painting.
   • He comes from a struggling family that works hard to make ends meet.
   • Many struggling small businesses need support to survive.

   Sinónimosfightinggrapplinglaboringstrivingtoilingwrestling

   Antónimosaffluentflourishingprosperingsuccessfulthriving

2. Fighting against oddsB1formal

   Actively trying to overcome a difficult situation or challenge.

   Luchando contra las adversidades

   • The struggling student spent extra hours studying for the exam.
   • She is struggling to keep her company afloat during the recession.
   • The team is struggling to maintain their lead in the championship.

   Sinónimosfightinggrapplingstrivingwrestling

   Antónimosflourishingprosperingsucceedingthriving

• 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