Spanish word

competitivo

Pronunciation

IPA/kompetiˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecompetitive

Example

Ella es muy competitiva en los deportes.

She is very competitive in sports.

Illustration for competitivo (competitive)

More examples

¿Te gusta jugar un partido competitivo?

Do you like to play a competitive match?

Core concept

A company cutting prices to outsell competitors.

Common phrases

  • partido competitivo

    competitive match

  • mercado competitivo

    competitive market

  • sector competitivo

    competitive sector

Similar words

ambicioso: Aims for promotion, prestige, or greater achievements through determined ambition.
ganador: Prioritizes winning and channels actions and choices toward securing victory.
agresivo: Takes an attacking, domineering stance and presses forward with bold action.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiende a competir o posee la capacidad para imponerse en una actividad.

Word origin

From the verb competir (ultimately from Latin competere) combined with suffix -ivo to form an adjective meaning capable of competing or suitable for competition.

Usage tips

  • In commercial contexts competitivo commonly appears with precio, oferta, or mercado to mean price-competitive or able to compete on the market.

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