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competir

to compete

verb kohm-peh-TEER Less Common

Usage Note

Competir is an e→i stem-changing verb (compito, compites). It is used for sports, business, and academic rivalry. The preposition con marks the opponent (competir con alguien) and por marks the prize (competir por el título).

Examples

"Los dos equipos van a competir por el campeonato."

Natural Translation

The two teams are going to compete for the championship.

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