This is the 1248th most frequent Spanish word.
combate
Combat; a fight or struggle, typically violent or competitive.
Here, 'combate' refers to a formal fight or battle between participants, often in an organized or dramatized context.
El combate entre los caballeros fue épico.
The combat between the knights was epic.
In this sentence, 'combate' metaphorically represents the efforts or struggle against an adverse situation, namely pollution.
Debemos unirnos en el combate contra la contaminación.
We must unite in the combat against pollution.
'Combate' here signifies a physical contest, particularly a sports competition like boxing, emphasizing its procedural aspect.