No. 1,248 in Spanish
combate
Combat; a fight or struggle, typically violent or competitive.
In a sentence
El combate entre los caballeros fue épico.
The combat between the knights was epic.
Here, 'combate' refers to a formal fight or battle between participants, often in an organized or dramatized context.
Debemos unirnos en el combate contra la contaminación.
We must unite in the combat against pollution.
In this sentence, 'combate' metaphorically represents the efforts or struggle against an adverse situation, namely pollution.
El boxeador ganó el combate con una técnica impecable.
The boxer won the fight with impeccable technique.
'Combate' here signifies a physical contest, particularly a sports competition like boxing, emphasizing its procedural aspect.
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