lidiar

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin lītigāre, present active infinitive of lītigō. Doublet of litigar, which was a borrowing. Whence, compare English litigate.

Verb

1. to fight, battle

   Synonyms: luchar, pelear

2. (bullfighting) to bullfight until the animal dies
3. to oppose someone
4. to attempt to negotiate with an annoying person
5. to argue, litigate
6. to cope, to deal with, to handle

Related terms

• lid
• litigar