How to Say "strives" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “strives” is “puja” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
metaphorical struggle to achieve something
Examples
Ella siempre puja fuerte en las subastas de arte.
She always bids high in art auctions.
El deportista puja por superar su propio récord.
The athlete strives to break his own record.
¡Puja con fuerza!
Push hard! (often used in medical contexts like childbirth)
Present Tense or Command?
The word 'puja' can mean 'he/she bids' but also acts as a command to a friend: 'Puja!' (Bid! or Push!).
Pujar vs. Empujar
Mistake: “Saying 'puja la puerta' to mean 'push the door'.”
Correction: Say 'empuja la puerta'. 'Pujar' is for internal effort or bidding money, not for moving objects.
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