La competencia
Example: La competencia entre las empresas mejora la calidad del producto.
Definition
"La competencia" refers to the rivalry or contest between individuals, groups, or companies striving to achieve a goal, such as winning a market or outperforming others. It often implies a situation where entities compete to gain an advantage or improve quality, as in business or sports.
Etymology
The term "la competencia" comes from the Latin word 'competentia,' meaning 'a striving together' or 'rivalry.' It evolved through Old Spanish to refer broadly to contest or competition. Did you know? Its root 'competere' literally means 'to seek together,' highlighting the mutual effort in competition.
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"La competencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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