A competição
Example: A competição entre as equipes está cada vez mais acirrada.
Definition
"A competição" refers to the act or process of competing, where individuals or teams strive to achieve a goal or win against others. It often involves rivalry and effort to outperform opponents, as in sports, business, or other fields.
Etymology
The word "a competição" comes from the Latin 'competitio,' meaning 'rivalry' or 'striving together.' Did you know? The root 'competere' means 'to seek together' or 'to strive after,' highlighting the idea of contest or challenge inherent in the term.
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