fighter

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que participa de combates ou lutas físicas, frequentemente no contexto de esportes como boxe ou artes marciais, ou em contexto militar. Também pode se referir a uma aeronave militar projetada para combate aéreo.

A noun referring to a person who engages in combat or physical struggle, often in the context of sports like boxing or martial arts, or in military contexts.

1. CombatantB1formal

   A person who fights, especially in a war or physical conflict.

   Combatente

   • The soldiers were trained as elite fighters.
   • He was a brave fighter in the resistance movement.
   • The fighters engaged in a fierce battle.

   Sinônimoscombatantfighter pilotmercenaryservicemansoldiersoldier of fortunetrooperwarrior

   Antônimosciviliannoncombatantpacifist

2. Boxer or martial artistA2formal

   A person who participates in combat sports such as boxing, MMA, or martial arts.

   Lutador

   • The fighter knocked out his opponent in the third round.
   • She is a professional MMA fighter.
   • The young fighter trained every day at the gym.

   Sinônimosboxerprizefighterpugilist

3. Persistent personB2informal

   A person who does not give up easily and struggles against difficulties.

   Lutador

   • She is a real fighter; she never gave up despite the illness.
   • He's a fighter for social justice.
   • The cancer survivor is a true fighter.

   Sinônimosbattlerscrapperstalwartsurvivortriertrouperwarrior

   Antônimoscowarddefeatistquitter

4. B1formal

   A fast military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft.

   Caça

   • The fighter jet flew over the base at supersonic speed.
   • The air force deployed several fighters for the mission.
   • The pilot skillfully maneuvered the fighter through the clouds.

   Sinônimosfighter aircraftinterceptorwarplane