Spanish word

competidor

Pronunciation

IPA/kompetiˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncompetitor

Example

El competidor ganó la carrera.

The competitor won the race.

Illustration for competidor (competitor)

More examples

Nuestro competidor directo lanzó una oferta nueva.

Our direct competitor launched a new offer.

Core concept

Contestant or opposing party trying to win an event, award, or contract.

Common phrases

  • competidor directo

    direct competitor

  • nuevo competidor

    new competitor

  • competidor fuerte

    strong competitor

Similar words

rival: Person or organization that competes for the same goal or market.
oponente: Person or organization that faces another in a match, debate, or contest.
adversario: Person or organization in an opposing, confrontational stance.
contrincante: Person or organization entered as the direct opponent in a match or contest.

Definition in Spanish

Persona o entidad que compite contra otra(s) para ganar una prueba, un premio o un puesto en una competencia.

Word origin

Built from the verb competir (from Latin competere 'com-' together + 'petere' to seek) plus the agentive suffix -dor indicating an actor, so competidor means someone or something that competes.

Usage tips

  • In business contexts, competidor commonly refers to a rival company rather than an individual, so the surrounding context shows whether it names a person or a firm.

Other meanings

  • contestantnoun

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