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rivalizar

to rival

verb ree-bah-lee-SAHR Rare
People & Society Relationships

Also means

to compete

Usage Note

Rivalizar is followed by con ('to rival someone/something'): rivaliza con los mejores ('he rivals the best'). The related noun is rivalidad and the adjective is rival (invariable). Unlike competir, which focuses on competition in a contest, rivalizar implies a more personal or ongoing rivalry.

Examples

"Los dos equipos rivalizan por el primer lugar."

Natural Translation

The two teams rival each other for first place.

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