This is the 9411th most frequent Portuguese word.
combateu
"Combateu" means "fought" in English.
In this sentence, 'combateu' is used to depict a heroic action of fighting or battling, particularly in a mythical or protective context.
O herói combateu o dragão para proteger o reino.
The hero fought the dragon to protect the kingdom.
Here, 'combateu' is used metaphorically to describe efforts or actions taken against abstract phenomena like injustice.
Ela combateu a injustiça através de ações comunitárias.
She combated injustice through community actions.
In this context, 'combateu' is used to describe a proactive effort against a health-related issue, showing resistance and effort to overcome it.