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    Competir (en. Compete)

    /kompeˈtiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Acting in opposition to someone to achieve the same objective.
    Companies compete against each other to attract more customers.
    Las empresas compiten entre sí por atraer más clientes.
    Participating in a competition or tournament.
    The athlete will compete in the Olympic Games.
    El atleta competirá en los Juegos Olímpicos.
    Challenging another person in a dispute or confrontation.
    The two teams compete every year in the local championship.
    Los dos equipos compiten cada año en el campeonato local.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'competere', which means 'to strive together, to endeavor to achieve something.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to compete for a position
    To fight for a position or job.
    competir por un puesto
    to compete in the market
    To struggle for a position in the economic field among companies.
    competir en el mercado
    to compete to the fullest
    To exert oneself to the utmost to achieve a goal.
    competir al máximo

    Related Words

    competition
    An event where several participants try to obtain first place or a prize.
    competición
    competitor
    A person or entity that competes against others.
    competidor
    rivalry
    A relationship of opposition or competition between two or more parties.
    rivalidad

    Slang Meanings

    To fight with another person for the same interest or resource.
    In the game, everyone competes to the death.
    En el juego todos compiten a muerte.
    To try to excel in a field where many are trying to do the same.
    In the music world, everyone competes to become famous.
    En el mundo de la música, todos compiten por ser famosos.