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    Compiten (en. Compete)

    /kom'pite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of competing, trying to win against others.
    Athletes compete in the Olympic Games.
    Los atletas compiten en los Juegos Olímpicos.
    To engage in a contest in the realm of business or ideas.
    Companies compete for consumers' attention.
    Las empresas compiten por la atención de los consumidores.
    To rival between people or groups.
    Students compete for a scholarship.
    Los estudiantes compiten por una beca.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'competir', which comes from the Latin 'competere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They compete for first place
    They rival to achieve victory.
    Compiten por el primer lugar
    They compete in the same market
    They fight in the same business area.
    Compiten en el mismo mercado
    The best minds compete
    The most talented people rival each other.
    Las mejores mentes compiten

    Related Words

    competition
    A situation where several individuals or groups attempt to reach the same goal.
    competencia
    competitor
    A person or entity that competes with another.
    competidor
    to compete
    To enter into a competition.
    competir

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the same wavelength
    In the business world, everyone competes, but they are also on the same wavelength.
    En el mundo de los negocios, todos compiten, pero también están en la misma onda.
    To go to battle
    The team knows it is going to battle for the championship.
    El equipo sabe que va a la batalla por el campeonato.