luchamos
/loo-CHAH-mohs/
we fight
Luchamos can mean 'we fight', referring to the act of engaging in a struggle or combat.
luchamos(verb)
we fight
?engaging in a struggle or physical combat
,we struggle
?making a great effort to overcome a challenge
we wrestled
?physical sport or grappling
,we fought for
?advocating for a cause
📝 In Action
Luchamos todos los días por un futuro mejor.
A2We fight every day for a better future.
Hoy luchamos contra el cansancio para terminar el proyecto.
B1Today we are struggling against tiredness to finish the project.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Twin' Tenses
In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for both the present (now) and the preterite (the past). You have to use the rest of the sentence to know which one is being used!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'For'
Mistake: "Luchamos para nuestros derechos."
Correction: Luchamos por nuestros derechos. Use 'por' when talking about the cause or reason you are fighting.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is King
Since 'luchamos' can mean 'we fight' or 'we fought,' look for words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'ahora' (now) to be sure of the timing.
Luchamos also means 'we fought', describing a struggle or effort that has already taken place.
luchamos(verb)
we fought
?a completed action in the past
,we struggled
?overcoming a past difficulty
📝 In Action
Ayer luchamos valientemente pero perdimos.
A2Yesterday we fought bravely but we lost.
En esa época, luchamos mucho para sobrevivir.
B1At that time, we struggled a lot to survive.
💡 Grammar Points
The Past Meaning
When used in the past (the preterite), 'luchamos' describes a specific event that started and finished.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: luchamos
Question 1 of 1
How can you tell if 'Luchamos' means 'we are fighting' or 'we fought'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'luchamos' used for physical fighting or arguments?
It is usually used for physical struggles, sports like wrestling, or social struggles (like fighting for rights). For a verbal argument, Spanish speakers often prefer 'discutimos'.
Does it have a different form for a group of all women?
No, even though 'nosotros' can become 'nosotras,' the verb ending 'luchamos' stays exactly the same.