A2 — Elementaryverb
lottare
to fight, to struggle, to wrestle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
combatterebattagliaresforzarsiresisterecontendere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
arrendersicedererinunciarecapitolaredesistere
Usage note
'Lottare per' = to fight for a cause. 'Lottare con' = to wrestle/struggle with something. 'Combattere' = to fight (physical or figurative). 'Resistere' = to resist/hold out.
Example
"Ha lottato per anni per ottenere il riconoscimento del suo lavoro."
"She fought for years to get recognition for her work."
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