How to Say "combats" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “combats” is “combate” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi cuerpo combate la infección rápidamente.
My body fights the infection quickly.
El presidente combate la corrupción con nuevas leyes.
The president combats corruption with new laws.
¡Combate el fuego con agua!
Fight the fire with water! (Formal command)
The 'Combate' Form
The word 'combate' is the form used for 'he/she/it' and 'you (formal)' in the present tense, as in 'él combate' or 'usted combate'. It is also the informal command form for 'tú' (¡Combate!).
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: “Combatir por la enfermedad (To fight for the illness)”
Correction: Combatir contra la enfermedad (To fight against the illness). Always use 'contra' when fighting an adversary or problem.
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