Competir
Example: Ellos van a competir en el torneo de tenis este sábado.
Definition
"Competir" means to take part in a contest or competition against others, striving to win or achieve a better result. It involves engaging in an activity where participants aim to outperform each other, such as in sports or other challenges.
Etymology
The word "competir" comes from the Latin "competere," meaning 'to strive together' or 'to meet for a contest.' It combines 'com-' (together) and 'petere' (to seek or aim), reflecting the idea of people coming together to seek victory or success.
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"Competir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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