How to Say "they struggle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they struggle” is “pelean” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis hermanos siempre pelean por el control remoto.
My brothers are always fighting over the remote control.
Ellos pelean para proteger sus tierras.
They are fighting to protect their lands.
Ustedes no pelean, solo discuten un poco.
You all aren't fighting, you're just arguing a little.
Who is doing the action?
The ending '-an' tells you that more than one person is fighting, specifically 'they' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all' (ustedes).
Argue vs. Fight
In Spanish, 'pelean' is used for both physical brawls and verbal arguments, whereas English often uses two different words.
Using it for one person
Mistake: “Mi amigo pelean.”
Correction: Say 'Mi amigo pelea' for one person; 'pelean' is only for groups.
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