The Imperfect Tense of luchar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Luchaba contra la injusticia social. (I was fighting against social injustice.)

Luchar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperfect Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Luchar (to fight) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

The imperfect tense of luchar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Struggle or fight: For example, Luchaba contra la enfermedad. (I was struggling against the illness.) This can refer to physical struggles, battles, or overcoming challenges.

Strive or make an effort: For example, Luchaba por sus sueños. (I was striving for my dreams.) This meaning implies working hard towards a goal.

Wrestle or grapple: For example, Los luchadores luchaban en el ring. (The wrestlers were grappling in the ring.) This refers to the sport of wrestling or physical grappling.

Fight or battle (figuratively): For example, Luchaba contra la tentación. (I was fighting against temptation.) This meaning extends the concept of struggle to abstract or internal conflicts.

Argue or dispute (colloquial): For example, Siempre luchaban por la última rebanada de pizza. (They were always arguing over the last slice of pizza.) In informal contexts, it can mean to bicker or quarrel.

Examples

Examples of Luchar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo luchaba por mis derechos como trabajador. (I was fighting for my rights as a worker.)

Ellos luchaban contra la corrupción en el gobierno. (They were fighting against corruption in the government.)

Nosotros luchábamos por la igualdad de género en el lugar de trabajo. (We were fighting for gender equality in the workplace.)

Ella luchaba por mantener su cultura y tradiciones vivas. (She was fighting to keep her culture and traditions alive.)

Tú luchabas por tus sueños y metas personales. (You were fighting for your dreams and personal goals.)

Ellas luchaban contra los estereotipos y prejuicios en la sociedad. (They were fighting against stereotypes and prejudices in society.)

Él luchaba por su libertad de expresión en un régimen opresivo. (He was fighting for his freedom of expression in an oppressive regime.)

Ustedes luchaban por mejores condiciones laborales en su empresa. (You were fighting for better working conditions in your company.)

Nosotras luchábamos por la preservación del medio ambiente. (We were fighting for the preservation of the environment.)

Yo luchaba contra mis propios demonios internos. (I was fighting against my own inner demons.)

Ellos luchaban por la justicia social y la igualdad de oportunidades. (They were fighting for social justice and equal opportunities.)

Tú luchabas por superar tus miedos y limitaciones. (You were fighting to overcome your fears and limitations.)

Ella luchaba por mantener su independencia y autonomía. (She was fighting to maintain her independence and autonomy.)

Nosotros luchábamos por la paz y la reconciliación en nuestra comunidad. (We were fighting for peace and reconciliation in our community.)

Ustedes luchaban por defender los derechos de los más vulnerables. (You were fighting to defend the rights of the most vulnerable.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Luchar (to fight) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.