Alright, let's get into how to use the Spanish verb combatir. You already know it means 'to fight' or 'to contend against'. Now, let's see it in action.
§ Basic Usage
Like many Spanish verbs, combatir follows a regular -ir conjugation pattern. This means it's pretty straightforward once you know the basics. You'll use it to talk about fighting various things – from diseases to problems to actual opponents.
Ellos quieren combatir la pobreza. (They want to fight poverty.)
El médico está combatiendo una infección. (The doctor is fighting an infection.)
§ Transitive vs. Intransitive
Combatir can be both a transitive and an intransitive verb. This means it can take a direct object or not, depending on the context.
- Transitive Use
- When used transitively, combatir directly takes the thing being fought as its object. No preposition is usually needed here.
Debemos combatir la discriminación. (We must fight discrimination.)
Ella combate el insomnio con hierbas. (She fights insomnia with herbs.)
- Intransitive Use
- When used intransitively, combatir doesn't have a direct object. You might see it with a preposition to clarify what's being fought, but often it stands alone, implying a general struggle.
El ejército combate valientemente. (The army fights bravely.)
Es importante combatir contra la injusticia. (It's important to fight against injustice.)
§ Common Prepositions with Combatir
While combatir often works without a preposition when it's transitive, sometimes you'll see it paired with specific prepositions, especially when being more specific about the nature of the 'fight'.
- Contra (against): This is the most common and direct preposition to use when you want to explicitly state what or who is being fought against.
Vamos a combatir contra el fuego. (We are going to fight against the fire.)
Los soldados combatieron contra el enemigo. (The soldiers fought against the enemy.)
- Por (for): Less common, but you might see it when discussing fighting for a cause.
Ellos combaten por la libertad. (They fight for freedom.)
§ Reflexive Form: Combatirse
Yes, combatir can also be used reflexively as combatirse. This usually means to fight oneself, or to struggle internally.
Él se combate a sí mismo para superar sus miedos. (He fights himself to overcome his fears.)
This form is less common in everyday conversation but good to recognize if you encounter it.
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Ellos quieren combatir la enfermedad.
They want to fight the illness.
Nosotros podemos combatir el problema juntos.
We can fight the problem together.
Ella va a combatir la injusticia.
She is going to fight injustice.
Tú debes combatir el miedo.
You should fight fear.
Yo quiero combatir la corrupción.
I want to fight corruption.
Ellos no pueden combatir la tormenta.
They cannot fight the storm.
Nosotros vamos a combatir el fuego.
We are going to fight the fire.
El perro quiere combatir con el gato.
The dog wants to fight with the cat.
Para combatir el estrés, a menudo doy largos paseos por la naturaleza.
To combat stress, I often take long walks in nature.
Here, 'combatir' is used to mean 'to deal with' or 'to fight against' an abstract concept like stress. It is in the infinitive form, following 'para'.
Los bomberos trabajaron toda la noche para combatir el incendio forestal.
The firefighters worked all night to fight the forest fire.
'Combatir' is used here in the infinitive after 'para' to express purpose. It refers to physically fighting a fire.
Es importante combatir la desinformación con hechos y pruebas claras.
It is important to combat misinformation with clear facts and evidence.
Similar to the first example, 'combatir' is used with an abstract noun (desinformación). It's in the infinitive after 'es importante'.
Los científicos están buscando nuevas formas de combatir las enfermedades tropicales.
Scientists are looking for new ways to combat tropical diseases.
Again, 'combatir' in the infinitive, expressing the struggle against diseases. 'Buscar nuevas formas de' is a common construction.
El equipo de fútbol tuvo que combatir la fatiga en la segunda mitad del partido.
The soccer team had to contend with fatigue in the second half of the game.
'Combatir' can also mean 'to contend with' or 'to struggle against'. Here it follows 'tener que', expressing obligation.
El gobierno ha prometido combatir la corrupción en todos los niveles.
The government has promised to combat corruption at all levels.
'Prometer + infinitivo' is a common structure for expressing promises. 'Combatir' refers to the fight against corruption.
No podemos rendirnos; debemos combatir esta injusticia con todas nuestras fuerzas.
We cannot give up; we must fight this injustice with all our might.
'Debemos combatir' shows obligation. 'Combatir' is used in a more active sense of fighting against an injustice.
Los ciudadanos se unieron para combatir la contaminación en su ciudad.
The citizens united to fight pollution in their city.
'Unirse para + infinitivo' is a common way to say 'to unite to do something'. 'Combatir' is used here to describe collective action against an environmental problem.
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They want to fight the rain. (Focus on 'combatir')
We need to combat the problem. (Focus on 'combatir')
She is going to fight the sadness. (Focus on 'combatir')
Read this aloud:
Yo puedo combatir el frío.
Focus: com-ba-TIR
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Nosotros vamos a combatir la noche.
Focus: com-ba-TIR
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Tú debes combatir el miedo.
Focus: com-ba-TIR
तुमने कहा:
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Los médicos intentan ___ la enfermedad.
The doctors are trying to fight the illness.
Es importante ___ la injusticia.
It's important to fight injustice.
Necesitamos ___ el fuego rápidamente.
We need to fight the fire quickly.
Los bomberos trabajan para ___ el incendio.
Firefighters work to fight the fire.
Siempre debemos ___ los problemas con valentía.
We should always fight problems with bravery.
Ellos se preparan para ___ al enemigo.
They are preparing to fight the enemy.
Focus on how 'combatir' is used in the context of misinformation.
Listen for 'combatir' in relation to a global challenge.
Pay attention to 'combatir' in a medical context.
Read this aloud:
Debemos combatir el prejuicio en todas sus formas para construir una sociedad más justa.
Focus: co-ba-tir
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Es esencial combatir la apatía ciudadana para fortalecer la democracia.
Focus: a-pa-tí-a
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Read this aloud:
La empresa busca combatir la obsolescencia tecnológica a través de la innovación constante.
Focus: ob-so-le-scen-cia
तुमने कहा:
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संबंधित सामग्री
संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स
military के और शब्द
fusil
B1A type of long firearm, commonly used by infantry.
táctico
B1Relating to a carefully planned strategy to achieve an end.
lealmente
A2In a loyal manner; faithfully.
ofensivamente
A2In an offensive manner; with the purpose of attacking.
marina
B1The branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea.
leal
A2Giving or showing firm and constant support to a person or institution.
armado
A2Equipped with or carrying weapons.
violentamente
A2In a violent manner; with great force.
sobrevivir
B1To remain alive after a difficult situation.
terrestre
B1Of, on, or relating to the earth or dry land.
