Spanish word

competición

Pronunciation

IPA/kompetiˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncompetition

Example

La competición entre empresas es dura.

Competition between firms is tough.

Illustration for competición (competition)

More examples

La competición para ver quién corre más rápido empezó en el patio.

The competition to see who could run fastest began in the schoolyard.

La competición deportiva atrajo a muchos espectadores.

The sports competition attracted many spectators.

Core concept

A competitive event where people or teams face off for a prize, recognition, or advantage.

Common phrases

  • competición deportiva

    sports competition

  • organizar una competición

    organize a competition

  • ganar la competición

    win the competition

  • perder la competición

    lose the competition

Similar words

competencia: Economic or professional rivalry in which firms or people vie for superiority or clients.
concurso: Contest where submissions or performances are judged and ranked for awards.
torneo: Tournament consisting of several rounds of play to crown a winner.
certamen: Formal contest for arts or letters in which works are judged and prizes are given.

Definition in Spanish

Evento o enfrentamiento en el que personas o equipos compiten entre sí para obtener un premio, reconocimiento o ventaja.

Word origin

From the verb competir plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, ultimately from Latin competere 'to come together to seek', so the word names the occasion of competing.

Usage tips

  • Use competición for the event or match itself (participar en una competición, ganar la competición); competencia more often refers to rivalry, jurisdiction, or ability rather than a single contest.

Other meanings

  • tournamentnoun
  • contestnoun

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