verb
English to Portuguese Dictionary

compete Meaning in Portuguese (compete significado em português)

competir
competir in English:compete
IPA:kõpeˈtiɾ
Phonetic:koh(m)-peh-TEER
Plural: none
Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de compete em português é competir. (Lutar para ganhar ou conquistar algo, derrotando ou estabelecendo superioridade sobre outros que tentam o mesmo.)

Usage Note: none

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.

    Lutar para ganhar ou conquistar algo, derrotando ou estabelecendo superioridade sobre outros que tentam o mesmo.

Example Sentences

formal

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

Atletas de todo o mundo competirão nos Jogos Olímpicos.

business

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

Pequenas empresas muitas vezes lutam para competir com grandes corporações.

Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

disputarrivalizarconcorrer

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

colaborarcooperar

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.