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How to Say "campaign" in Spanish

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nounA2General
Use 'campaña' when referring to a specific, organized effort with a defined goal, such as a political election drive, an advertising push, or a fundraising initiative.

Examples

El candidato empezó su campaña electoral la semana pasada.

The candidate started his electoral campaign last week.

lucha

/LOO-cha//ˈlut͡ʃa/

nounB1General
Choose 'lucha' to describe a sustained effort or struggle against a problem or injustice, often implying a long-term and difficult fight.
A small, determined figure exerting great effort to push a very large, heavy boulder up a slight incline, symbolizing struggle.

Examples

La lucha contra la pobreza es global.

The struggle against poverty is global.

Superar la enfermedad fue una lucha constante.

Overcoming the illness was a constant battle.

Connecting the Fight

Use the preposition contra (against) or por (for) immediately after lucha to explain the purpose of the struggle: lucha contra el mal, lucha por la justicia.

Using 'Para' Instead of 'Por'

Mistake:La lucha para la libertad.

Correction: La lucha *por* la libertad. (When the fight benefits a cause or goal, use *por*.)

movimiento

moh-vee-mee-EHN-toh/mo.βiˈmjen.to/

nounB1General
Use 'movimiento' when referring to a social or political movement, emphasizing collective action and organized groups working towards a common cause.
A line of four diverse people walking forward together with determined expressions, symbolizing a unified social movement or cause.

Examples

El movimiento ecologista tiene muchos seguidores jóvenes.

The ecological movement has many young followers.

Lucharon por el movimiento de derechos civiles.

They fought for the civil rights movement.

Countable Noun

In this sense, 'movimiento' is countable, meaning you can have 'un movimiento' or 'varios movimientos' (one movement, several movements).

Campaña vs. Lucha/Movimiento

Learners often confuse 'campaña' with 'lucha' or 'movimiento'. Remember that 'campaña' implies a focused, often time-bound effort (like an election campaign), while 'lucha' suggests a persistent struggle and 'movimiento' refers to a broader, organized social or political group.

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