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    Competición (en. Competition)

    /kom.pe.tiˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Contest or event where two or more people or teams vie for a prize or recognition.
    The swimming competition will take place next Saturday.
    La competición de natación se llevará a cabo el próximo sábado.
    The act of competing in a specific field.
    The competition in the market is very strong among those companies.
    La competición en el mercado es muy fuerte entre esas empresas.
    Rivalry between individuals or groups to achieve certain objectives.
    The competition among students for scholarships is intense.
    La competición entre los estudiantes por las becas es intensa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'competitio', which means 'struggle for something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fair competition
    When participants compete fairly.
    Competición leal
    To be in competition
    To actively participate in a competition.
    Estar en competición
    To win the competition
    To achieve first place in a competitive event.
    Ganar la competición

    Related Words

    To compete
    Verb that means to participate in a competition.
    competir
    Competitor
    Someone who competes.
    competidor
    Competitive
    Tending to compete or involving competition.
    competitivo

    Slang Meanings

    Cup
    This year's cup was very closely contested among the teams.
    La copa de este año fue muy reñida entre los equipos.
    Race
    The race for first place was exciting until the end.
    La carrera por el primer lugar fue emocionante hasta el final.