Spanish Conversation · Level 150
30 words
Spanish word
disputar
Pronunciation
IPA/dispuˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcompete
Example
Los equipos disputarán el trofeo.
The teams will compete for the trophy.
More examples
En la reunión, algunos directivos disputaron la propuesta.
At the meeting, some executives objected to the proposal.
Core concept
Two teams competing for the same trophy.
Common phrases
disputar un partido
play in a match
disputar el título
vie for the title
disputar una decisión
contest a decision
Similar words
competir: Try to outperform rivals in a contest to earn a higher rank, score, or victory.
jugar: Play in a game, match, or sport as an active participant.
pelear: Engage in physical or verbal fighting aimed at gaining advantage or settling a quarrel.
luchar: Struggle persistently, using effort and endurance to reach an important goal.
Definition in Spanish
Competir con otros para conseguir algo (por ejemplo, un título o un puesto) o, en contextos formales, impugnar la titularidad o la validez de algo mediante oposición.
Word origin
From Latin disputare (dis- 'apart' + putare 'consider'), originally 'discuss' and later used to mean formally contest or vie for a prize.
Usage tips
- Disputar appears mainly in formal or competitive contexts (sports, elections, legal claims) and commonly takes a direct object like disputar el título, while casual arguments use discutir or pelear.