No. 516 in Portuguese
luta
Fight; struggle.
In a sentence
A luta pelo direito das mulheres continua.
The fight for women's rights continues.
Here, 'luta' means a social or political struggle in a broader sense.
O atleta participou de uma luta de boxe ontem.
The athlete participated in a boxing match yesterday.
In this sentence, 'luta' refers to a physical combat event, specifically a sports match.
A sua luta contra as adversidades é inspiradora.
Your struggle against adversities is inspiring.
Here, 'luta' is metaphorically used to describe perseverance and effort facing challenges.
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