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    Competencia (en. Competence)

    /kom.pe.ten.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ability and aptitude to perform an activity or fulfill a function.
    The competition in mathematics is very high among students.
    La competencia en matemáticas es muy alta entre los estudiantes.
    Contest or rivalry among people or companies for the same objective.
    The competition among technology companies is fierce.
    La competencia entre las empresas de tecnología es feroz.
    Field or area in which one has certain skills or legal powers.
    The competition of the court is exclusive for civil cases.
    La competencia del tribunal es exclusiva para casos Civiles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'competentia', meaning 'capacity or suitability'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unfair competition
    When one company acts unfairly towards another in the market.
    competencia desleal
    fair competition
    Friendly and motivating rivalry among competitors.
    competencia sana
    to have competence
    To have the necessary skills to perform a task.
    tener competencia

    Related Words

    competent
    Having the capacity or skills to perform a task.
    competente
    to compete
    To participate in a contest or rivalry.
    competir
    competitor
    Person or company that competes with another.
    competidor

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the same league
    In this business, we are all in the same competition league.
    En este negocio, todos estamos en la misma liga de competencia.
    To compete
    That new store is competing with ours.
    Esa nueva tienda está haciendo la competencia a la nuestra.