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    Compitiendo (en. Competing)

    /kompiˈtjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act in a way that seeks to surpass others in skill or in a contest.
    The athlete is competing in the Olympic Games.
    El atleta está compitiendo en los Juegos Olímpicos.
    To struggle or make an effort alongside others to achieve a goal.
    Companies are competing for the market.
    Las empresas están compitiendo por el mercado.
    To aim to reach or win something that another person or group also desires.
    Students are competing for a scholarship.
    Los estudiantes están compitiendo por una beca.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    competing to the death
    Competing very intensely, without concessions.
    compitiendo a muerte
    competing on equal terms
    Competing with the same opportunities as others.
    compitiendo en igualdad de condiciones
    there is no competition
    There are no rivals, one is in a privileged position.
    no hay competencia

    Related Words

    competition
    A situation in which two or more parties fight for the same thing.
    competencia
    competitor
    A person or entity that competes.
    competidor
    to compete
    A verb that refers to the act of competing.
    competir

    Slang Meanings

    Giving it all
    In the race, all the runners were competing, giving it their all.
    En la carrera, todos los corredores estaban compitiendo, dándolo todo.
    Shoulder to shoulder
    The two teams are competing shoulder to shoulder in the league.
    Los dos equipos están compitiendo codo a codo en la liga.