peleas
/peh-LEH-ahs/
fights
This image shows two people engaged in "peleas," meaning fights or arguments.
peleas(noun)
fights
?physical or verbal conflicts
,quarrels
?arguments or disputes
battles
?historical or figurative conflicts
,scuffles
?minor physical fights
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of 'pelea' (a fight/quarrel). Since 'pelea' ends in a vowel, you just add an 's' to make it plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verbal vs. Physical
In Spanish, 'pelea' is used for both physical fighting and heated verbal arguments or disputes.
Used as a verb, "peleas" means "you fight" (tú peleas).
peleas(verb)
you fight
?present tense, informal singular (tú)
,you quarrel
?present tense, informal singular (tú)
you struggle
?figurative meaning, informal singular (tú)
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
This form, 'peleas,' is used when you are talking directly to one person informally about what they do now or habitually. It's the standard '-as' ending for regular '-ar' verbs in the present tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Tú' and 'Usted'
Mistake: "¿Usted peleas mucho?"
Correction: Use 'Usted pelea' for formal situations. 'Peleas' is only for informal 'tú'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Preposition 'Con'
To say who you are fighting with, always use 'con': 'Peleas con tu hermano' (You fight with your brother).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: peleas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'peleas' as a plural noun?
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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!