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disputar

to contest

verb dees-poo-TAHR Common

Also means

to play

Usage Note

Disputar means 'to contest or dispute' something (a claim, a territory) and is the standard verb for 'to play' a sporting match or competition (disputar un partido). Do not confuse with discutir, which focuses on arguing or debating. Disputarse (reflexive) means 'to compete for' something coveted.

Examples

"Los dos equipos disputaron la final."

Natural Translation

The two teams contested the final.

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