This is the 1219th most frequent Portuguese word.
lutar
"To fight" or "to struggle."
In the context of standing up against or resisting ideas or matters morally or socially.
Precisamos lutar contra as injustiças que vemos.
We need to fight against the injustices we see.
Used in the sense of striving or working hard to obtain something.
Ele luta diariamente para alcançar seus objetivos.
He fights daily to achieve his goals.
Referring to engaging physically in a combat or battle.