peleas
“peleas” means “fights” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fights, quarrels
Also: battles, scuffles
📝 In Action
Las peleas entre vecinos son muy molestas.
A2Fights between neighbors are very annoying.
Tuvimos varias peleas por el control remoto.
A1We had several arguments over the remote control.
Las peleas políticas dominaron el debate.
B1The political battles dominated the debate.
you fight, you quarrel
Also: you struggle
📝 In Action
Tú siempre peleas por cosas pequeñas.
A1You always fight over small things.
Si peleas por tus derechos, ganarás.
B1If you fight for your rights, you will win.
¿Con quién peleas en el patio?
A1Who are you fighting with in the yard?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "peleas" in Spanish:
battles→fight→fights→quarrels→scuffles→you quarrel→you struggle→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: peleas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'peleas' as a plural noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'pelear' comes from the Latin word *pilare*, meaning 'to depilate' or 'to pull out hair.' Over time, this evolved to mean 'to struggle' or 'to fight'—likely because fighting often involved grabbing or pulling.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'peleas' means 'fights' (noun) or 'you fight' (verb)?
Look at the words around it! If it has an article like 'Las' or 'Unas' before it, it's the noun ('Las peleas'). If it follows the pronoun 'Tú' (even if 'Tú' is dropped) and acts as the main action, it's the verb ('Tú peleas').
Is 'pelear' a regular verb?
Yes, 'pelear' is a regular '-ar' verb, which means its endings follow the standard, predictable pattern for all tenses. This makes it easy to conjugate!