Portuguese translation of the English word that’s half the battle

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EnglishPortuguese (translated indirectly)Esperanto
(scuffle; action; fight; clash; combat; fray; engagement)
batalha
;
luta
🔗 This was a battle for survival.
(fight; strive; contend)
lutar
🔗 Since Saturday’s surprise assault, Israeli aircraft have been pounding Gaza targets while its ground forces have battled to retake control of border villages and towns overrun by Palestinian gunmen.

EnglishPortuguese
that’s half the battle é meio caminho andado
battle acção; batalha; luta; lutar