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English to Spanish Dictionary

compete Meaning in Spanish (compete significado en español)

competir
competir in English:compete
Phonetic:kompeˈtiɾ
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de compete en español es competir. (Luchar para ganar o conseguir algo derrotando o estableciendo superioridad sobre otros que intentan lo mismo.)

Definitions of Compete

  1. 1
    verb
    competir

    To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.

    Luchar para ganar o conseguir algo derrotando o estableciendo superioridad sobre otros que intentan lo mismo.

Example Sentences

formal

“Athletes from around the world will compete in the Olympic Games.”

Atletas de todo el mundo competirán en los Juegos Olímpicos.

business

“Small businesses often struggle to compete with large corporations.”

Las pequeñas empresas a menudo luchan por competir con las grandes corporaciones.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

rivalizarcontenderdisputar

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

cooperarcolaborar

In English:

cooperatecollaborateyield

Inflected Word Forms

past participlecompeted
present participlecompeting
nouncompetition
agent nouncompetitor
adjectivecompetitive
adverbcompetitively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

compete for somethingcollocation

To strive to win or achieve a particular prize, position, or goal.

compete against someonecollocation

To participate in a contest or rivalry with another person or group.