pelear
fight
Es cuando dos o más personas discuten o se enfrentan de manera física o verbal porque no están de acuerdo.
"Pelear" is a Spanish verb that primarily means "to fight" or "to argue."
Meaning:
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To fight:
- It refers to physical or verbal confrontations between people or groups.
- Example: Los niños empezaron a pelear en el parque. (The children started to fight in the park.)
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To argue or quarrel:
- It can mean having a disagreement or dispute with someone.
- Example: Ellos suelen pelear por cosas pequeñas. (They usually argue over small things.)
Word parts:
- Root: "pele-" comes from old Spanish, connected to the Latin "pellea," related to striking or fighting.
- -ar: is the infinitive verb ending in Spanish typical of first conjugation verbs.
Synonyms:
- Pelear (for physical fight): luchar, batallar, combatir.
- Pelear (for arguing): discutir, reñir, disputar.
Antonyms:
- For fighting: reconciliarse (to reconcile), llevarse bien (to get along).
- For arguing: acordar (to agree), entenderse (to understand each other).
Summary:
"Pelear" is used in contexts related to conflict, whether physical or verbal, making it a versatile verb in Spanish when discussing disagreements or confrontations.
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Examples
No quiero pelear contigo.verb
I don't want to fight with you.
Los niños comenzaron a pelear por un juguete.verb
The children started to fight over a toy.
Ellos se pelearon en el patio.verb
They fought in the yard.
Ellos pelean por un juguete.verb
They fight over a toy.
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