The subjuntivo presente of Luchar is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations, for example: Es importante que luches por tus sueños. (It’s important that you fight for your dreams.)

Luchar is a regular -ar verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Luchar (to fight) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Luchar generally means “to fight” or “to struggle”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To fight or struggle against something: For example, Es importante que luchemos contra la corrupción (It’s important that we fight against corruption).

To strive or work hard for something: For example, Aunque las circunstancias sean difíciles, es necesario que luches por tus sueños (Even though circumstances are difficult, it’s necessary that you strive for your dreams).

To persevere or persist: For example, Para que tengas éxito, es crucial que luches y no te rindas (For you to be successful, it’s crucial that you persevere and don’t give up).

To make an effort or try hard (colloquial): For example, Lucha por aprobar ese examen, ¿vale? (Try hard to pass that exam, okay?)

Examples

Examples of Luchar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que luches por tus sueños. (It’s important that you fight for your dreams.)

El entrenador insistió en que el equipo luchara con determinación. (The coach insisted that the team fight with determination.)

Aunque las probabilidades no estén a nuestro favor, es esencial que luchemos por un futuro mejor. (Even though the odds are not in our favor, it’s essential that we fight for a better future.)

Ojalá que los activistas luchen por la justicia social. (Hopefully the activists will fight for social justice.)

Es necesario que los líderes luchen contra la corrupción. (It’s necessary that leaders fight against corruption.)

El profesor sugirió que sus alumnos lucharan por alcanzar la excelencia académica. (The professor suggested that his students strive for academic excellence.)

Quiero que mis hijos luchen por sus ideales. (I want my children to fight for their ideals.)

El jefe nos pidió que lucháramos por mantener altos estándares de calidad. (The boss asked us to strive to maintain high quality standards.)

Es fundamental que luchéis contra el cambio climático. (It’s crucial that you fight against climate change.)

Espero que los refugiados luchen por una vida mejor. (I hope the refugees fight for a better life.)

El líder sindical exhortó a los trabajadores a que lucharan por sus derechos laborales. (The union leader urged workers to fight for their labor rights.)

Aunque la tarea sea difícil, es vital que luchen por la igualdad de género. (Although the task is difficult, it’s vital that they fight for gender equality.)

Es imprescindible que los jóvenes luchen por un mundo más justo y pacífico. (It’s essential that young people fight for a more just and peaceful world.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Luchar (to fight) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.