combate

el combate(
kohm
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bah
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teh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. combat
Tres mil soldados perdieron la vida en combate contra el enemigo.Three thousand soldiers lost their lives in combat against the enemy.
a. fight (boxing)
El boxeador esquivó varios puñetazos muy fuertes durante el combate.The boxer dodged several strong punches during the fight.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(struggle)
a. fight
Tuvimos cierto grado de éxito en el combate contra la inflación.We have had some success in the fight against inflation.
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