lutar

Senses

1. 1.

   to fight

   to engage in physical combat or conflict

2. 2.

   to struggle

   to make a difficult effort against adversity or resistance

3. 3.

   to compete

   to contend in a competition or sports match

Examples

• "Os atletas lutaram pela vitória no campeonato."

  The athletes competed for victory in the championship.

• "Ela luuta contra o câncer com muita coragem."

  She is fighting against cancer with great courage.

• "Temos que lutar por nossos direitos."

  We have to fight for our rights.

Usage

A common, everyday verb in Brazilian Portuguese. Used metaphorically in contexts like "lutar contra a pobreza" (fight against poverty) and in sports for wrestling or competing. Often paired with prepositions: lutar contra (fight against), lutar por (fight for).