Disputar
Example: Los equipos van a disputar el campeonato este fin de semana.
Definition
"Disputar" means to compete or contend in an event, especially in a sports context. It refers to teams or individuals actively participating to win or achieve a championship or title, as in the example phrase where teams are going to dispute the championship this weekend.
Etymology
The word "disputar" comes from the Latin 'disputare,' meaning to debate or argue. Over time, its meaning broadened to include competing or contesting in a challenge or competition. Did you know? The root 'putare' in Latin originally meant to prune or think, linking disputing to careful consideration or debate.
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"Disputar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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