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combateu-se

[kõ.ba.te.ˈu sə]
verb
fought (reflexive/passive form)
1. Third person singular preterite of 'combater' with reflexive pronoun 'se', indicating a fight or battle occurred, or that someone fought against something
They fought against the enemy
Combateu-se contra o inimigo
2. Used in passive construction to express that combat or struggle took place
A fierce battle was fought
Combateu-se uma batalha feroz
3. To struggle against or resist something impersonal
The disease was combated with new treatments
Combateu-se a doença com novos tratamentos
Synonyms
lutou-seconfrontou-seenfrentou-sebatalhou-se
Antonyms
rendeu-secapitulou-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combateu-se
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
combateu-se
Standard usage, common in historical and military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

combater-se contra vento e maré
combater-se até o fim
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