How to Say "battling" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “battling” is “luchando” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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GerundB1
against an adverse condition
Examples
Mi abuela ha estado luchando contra una enfermedad grave por años.
My grandmother has been struggling against a serious illness for years.
La empresa está luchando para mantenerse a flote en esta crisis.
The company is struggling to stay afloat in this crisis.
The Preposition 'Contra'
When 'luchando' means 'struggling against' an adversity (like a disease or poverty), you almost always use the preposition 'contra' (against) immediately afterward.
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