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    Contendientes (en. Contenders)

    /konteɲˈðjentes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who competes or disputes something.
    The contenders prepared intensely for the tournament.
    Los contendientes se prepararon intensamente para el torneo.
    Participant in a contest or debate.
    Each of the contenders presented their arguments.
    Cada uno de los contendientes presentó sus argumentos.
    In a legal context, the parties that dispute a case.
    The contenders in the trial presented their evidence.
    Los contendientes en el juicio expusieron sus pruebas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'contend', which comes from the Latin 'contendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contenders in the arena
    People who compete in a visible event, such as a sport.
    contendientes en la arena
    two contenders
    Refers to a situation of duel or competition between two parties.
    dos contendientes

    Related Words

    contender
    Compete or fight for something.
    contender
    competition
    Situation in which two or more people or entities fight for the same goal.
    competencia
    rivalry
    Relationship of competition between two or more contenders.
    rivalidad

    Slang Meanings

    strong competitor
    That player is a tough contender in the championship.
    Ese jugador es un contendiente duro en el campeonato.
    rival that puts up a fight
    We have always been contenders in the school debate.
    Siempre hemos sido contendientes en el debate escolar.