The Present Tense of pelear is used to describe actions happening right now or general truths. For example, Peleo con mi hermano por el control remoto. (I fight with my brother over the remote control.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pelear (to fight) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Pelear generally means to fight or quarrel, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Physical fighting: For example, Ellos pelean en la calle. (They are fighting in the street.)

Arguing or quarreling: For example, Nosotros peleamos por tonterías. (We argue over silly things.)

Struggling or striving: For example, Tú peleas por tus derechos. (You struggle for your rights.)

Competing: For example, Vosotros peleáis en el torneo. (You compete in the tournament.)

Clashing or conflicting (figurative): For example, Sus ideas pelean entre sí. (Their ideas clash with each other.)

Slang: Trying hard, giving one’s all: For example, Ella pelea por aprobar el examen. (She’s giving it her all to pass the exam.)

Examples

Examples of Pelear in the Present Tense

Ellos pelean por sus derechos en las protestas. (They fight for their rights in the protests.)

Nosotros peleamos contra la injusticia social. (We fight against social injustice.)

Tú peleas muy bien en el ring de boxeo. (You fight very well in the boxing ring.)

¿Por qué ustedes pelean tanto? Dejen de discutir. (Why do you fight so much? Stop arguing.)

Ella pelea por conseguir un mejor futuro para sus hijos. (She fights to get a better future for her children.)

Los equipos rivales pelean por ganar el campeonato. (The rival teams fight to win the championship.)

Yo peleo contra mis miedos cada día. (I fight against my fears every day.)

Ustedes pelean demasiado, necesitan calmarse. (You fight too much, you need to calm down.)

Ella pelea por sus ideales políticos. (She fights for her political ideals.)

¿Por qué ustedes pelean? Es una pérdida de tiempo. (Why do you fight? It’s a waste of time.)

Nosotros peleamos por un mundo más justo y equitativo. (We fight for a more just and equitable world.)

Tú peleas muy bien, eres un gran luchador. (You fight very well, you’re a great fighter.)

Ellos pelean por mantener sus tradiciones vivas. (They fight to keep their traditions alive.)

Yo peleo contra mis adicciones día a día. (I fight against my addictions day by day.)

Ustedes pelean mucho, deberían intentar resolver las cosas hablando. (You fight a lot, you should try to resolve things by talking.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pelear (to fight) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.