Fight vs. Struggle

To talk about a specific argument or fight that happened, you'll often use the phrase 'tener una pelea', which literally means 'to have a fight'. For example, 'Ayer tuve una pelea con mi jefe' (Yesterday I had an argument with my boss).

Using 'Tener una pelea'

You can use 'pelea' for almost any kind of conflict. It works for a small disagreement with a friend, a heated political debate, or even a professional boxing match ('la pelea de anoche' - last night's fight).

From Arguments to Boxing

Very common for describing arguments, physical fights, or metaphorical struggles.

Arguing 'with' someone

The word 'pelea' can be three different things from the verb 'pelear': 'he/she fights' (él/ella pelea), 'you fight' in a formal way (usted pelea), or a command 'Fight!' (tú pelea). The context tells you which one it is.

Three Meanings in One

To say what someone is fighting for, use the word 'por'. For example, 'Él pelea por la justicia' (He fights for justice) or 'Peleamos por un futuro mejor' (We fight for a better future).

Fighting 'for' something

A very common verb form describing the action of fighting, arguing, or struggling.

Learn the full meaning of 'pelea' in Spanish. Master its use as both a noun (fight, argument, struggle) and a verb (he/she fights), with examples, conjugations, and common phrases.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations