What is the Spanish word for "struggle"?

Learn how to say "struggle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

struggle

Spanish

lucha

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Alternative translations of "struggle"

esfuerzo
pelea
batalla
forcejeo

Examples of how to use "struggle" in Spanish

English
It was a long and difficult struggle.
Spanish
Fue una lucha larga y difícil.
English
Her struggle was visible during the exam.
Spanish
Su lucha era visible durante el examen.
English
The long commute became a daily struggle.
Spanish
El largo desplazamiento se convirtió en una lucha diaria.
English
Success followed years of quiet struggle.
Spanish
El éxito siguió a años de lucha silenciosa.
English
His struggle for justice inspired many.
Spanish
Su lucha por la justicia inspiró a muchos.

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It was a long and difficult struggle.

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