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How to Say "we fight" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “we fight” is “peleamos” — use 'peleamos' when referring to a present action of fighting, whether it's happening now or is a habitual occurrence, often over something specific like a possession or a point of contention..

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peleamos

/peh-leh-AH-mohs//pe.le.ˈa.mos/

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Use 'peleamos' when referring to a present action of fighting, whether it's happening now or is a habitual occurrence, often over something specific like a possession or a point of contention.
Two small, colorful cartoon dinosaurs playfully wrestling on a patch of green grass.

Examples

A veces peleamos por el control remoto.

Sometimes we fight over the remote control.

Ayer peleamos, pero ya todo está bien.

Yesterday we fought, but everything is fine now.

Peleamos por un futuro mejor para nuestros hijos.

We struggle for a better future for our children.

The Dual-Time Form

In Spanish, -ar verbs like 'pelear' use the exact same form for 'we do' (present) and 'we did' (past). You have to look at the other words in the sentence to know which time is being talked about.

Using it for 'Discussing'

Mistake: “Using 'peleamos' when you just had a friendly talk.”

Correction: Use 'discutimos' or 'hablamos'. 'Peleamos' implies a conflict, anger, or physical fighting.

luchamos

/loo-CHAH-mohs//luˈtʃamos/

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Choose 'luchamos' when 'we fight' implies engaging in a struggle, a sustained effort, or a more serious conflict, often for a cause or a better future.
Two friendly cartoon wrestlers in a playful grappling match on a blue mat.

Examples

Luchamos todos los días por un futuro mejor.

We fight every day for a better future.

Hoy luchamos contra el cansancio para terminar el proyecto.

Today we are struggling against tiredness to finish the project.

The 'Twin' Tenses

In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for both the present (now) and the preterite (the past). You have to use the rest of the sentence to know which one is being used!

Confusing 'For'

Mistake: “Luchamos para nuestros derechos.”

Correction: Luchamos por nuestros derechos. Use 'por' when talking about the cause or reason you are fighting.

discutimos

/dees-koo-TEE-mohs//diskuˈtimos/

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Use 'discutimos' specifically for a verbal conflict or an argument, where the 'fight' involves words and differing opinions, not physical action.
Two people standing and facing each other with frustrated expressions and energetic hand gestures, showing a disagreement.

Examples

Discutimos mucho por el dinero.

We argue a lot about money.

Anoche discutimos y no nos hablamos.

Last night we argued and we aren't speaking to each other.

Action vs. Argument

To sound natural, remember that 'discutimos' is stronger than 'hablamos' (we talk). It implies conflict.

Verbal vs. Physical Fighting

The most common mistake is using 'peleamos' or 'luchamos' when you simply mean a verbal disagreement. Remember, 'discutimos' is the best choice for arguments, while 'peleamos' and 'luchamos' lean towards more intense or physical conflict.

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