How to Say "contending" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “contending” is “peleando” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
Verb (Gerund)B2neutral/formal
competing for a title or position

Examples
El equipo está peleando por el primer puesto en la liga.
The team is struggling/contending for first place in the league.
Llevamos meses peleando contra la burocracia.
We have been struggling against bureaucracy for months.
Figurative Use
In this context, 'peleando' moves beyond physical conflict to describe an intense, ongoing effort against an obstacle (like a disease, bureaucracy, or a competitor).
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