batallas
/ba-TA-yas/
battles
The word 'batallas' refers to military or physical fights, like toy soldiers on a field.
batallas(noun)
battles
?military or physical fights
struggles
?personal or emotional difficulties
,fights
?arguments or conflicts
📝 In Action
Aprendimos sobre las grandes batallas de la historia.
A2We learned about the great battles of history.
Todos tenemos nuestras propias batallas internas.
B1We all have our own internal struggles.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
This is the 'more than one' form of 'batalla.' To make it plural in Spanish, we just add an 's' because it ends in a vowel.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender matching
Mistake: "los batallas"
Correction: las batallas
⭐ Usage Tips
Metaphorical use
In Spanish, people often use this word to talk about daily problems or personal growth, not just soldiers on a field.
When you say 'batallas' to a friend, it can describe the act of struggling or battling with a difficult task.
batallas(verb)
you battle
?when talking to a friend or peer
you struggle
?having difficulty with a specific task
📝 In Action
Sé que tú batallas mucho con las matemáticas.
B1I know that you struggle a lot with math.
Si batallas para abrir la puerta, usa esta llave.
B1If you struggle to open the door, use this key.
💡 Grammar Points
Talking to a friend
This specific form 'batallas' is used when you are talking directly to one person you know well (informal 'you').
⭐ Usage Tips
Struggling with things
Use this when someone is having a hard time with a computer, a language, or a heavy object. It sounds very natural!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: batallas
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Tú batallas con el inglés,' what do you mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'batallas' masculine or feminine?
As a noun, it is feminine (las batallas). As a verb, it doesn't have a gender; it just depends on who you are talking to.
Can I use 'batallas' for a physical fight with a friend?
It's usually too formal or 'epic' for a small scrap. Use 'pelea' for a small fight and 'batalla' for something larger or more significant.