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How to Say "vying" in Spanish

The Spanish word forvyingis peleandoB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
Verb (Gerund)B2neutral/formal
competing eagerly
A single determined person is straining and sweating while pulling a very thick, heavy rope, illustrating the intense effort of struggling toward a difficult goal.

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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