How to Say "striving" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “striving” is “luchando” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2

luchando

GerundB2formal

working hard for a goal or ideal

A focused figure steadily climbing a very tall wooden ladder that reaches high into the sky towards a brightly shining star at the top.

Examples

Estamos luchando por la igualdad de derechos en nuestra comunidad.

We are striving for equal rights in our community.

El equipo científico sigue luchando por encontrar una solución.

The scientific team keeps striving to find a solution.

Use of the Preposition 'Por'

When 'luchando' means 'striving for' or 'in favor of' a goal or cause, it is usually followed by the preposition 'por'.

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Related Translations

advocating→battling→campaigning→fighting→struggling→wrestling→

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