The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Pelear is used to give direct orders or make requests, for example ¡Pelea por tus derechos! (Fight for your rights!).

Pelear is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pelear (to fight) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Pelear generally means to fight or quarrel, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To physically fight: This is the most literal meaning, referring to engaging in physical combat or violence. For example, ¡Pelea contra él! (Fight him!)

To argue or quarrel: It can also mean to have a heated verbal disagreement or dispute. For example, ¡Pelea por tus derechos! (Fight for your rights!)

To struggle or strive: Pelear can convey the idea of making an effort or fighting against adversity. For example, ¡Pelea por tus sueños! (Fight for your dreams!)

To compete: In some contexts, it can mean to compete or vie for something. For example, ¡Pelea por el premio! (Fight for the prize!)

To insist or persist (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to insist or persist in doing something, often stubbornly. For example, ¡Pelea por conseguir ese trabajo! (Keep fighting to get that job!)

To defend or stand up for: It can also mean to defend or stand up for someone or something. For example, ¡Pelea por los derechos de los trabajadores! (Fight for workers’ rights!)

Examples

Examples of Pelear in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Pelea por tus sueños! (Fight for your dreams!)

Cuando veas una injusticia, pelea contra ella. (When you see an injustice, fight against it.)

Equipo, peleemos juntos por la victoria. (Team, let’s fight together for victory.)

Amigos, pelead por lo que es correcto. (Friends, fight for what is right.)

Compañeros, peleen por sus derechos. (Colleagues, fight for your rights.)

En esta vida, hay que pelear por lo que uno quiere. (In this life, you have to fight for what you want.)

Si quieres triunfar, pelea con todas tus fuerzas. (If you want to succeed, fight with all your might.)

Cuando te sientas desanimado, pelea contra esos pensamientos negativos. (When you feel discouraged, fight against those negative thoughts.)

En el ring, pelea limpio y con honor. (In the ring, fight clean and with honor.)

Ante las adversidades, pelea y no te rindas. (In the face of adversity, fight and don’t give up.)

Si crees en una causa justa, pelea por ella sin miedo. (If you believe in a just cause, fight for it without fear.)

Cuando te enfrentes a obstáculos, pelea con determinación. (When you face obstacles, fight with determination.)

En la vida, hay que pelear por lo que uno ama. (In life, you have to fight for what you love.)

Ante las dificultades, pelea y no te rindas fácilmente. (In the face of difficulties, fight and don’t give up easily.)

Si quieres lograr tus metas, pelea con perseverancia. (If you want to achieve your goals, fight with perseverance.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pelear (to fight) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.