Kilo Lingo

/kompeˈtiɾ/

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Translation

to compete

Word origin

From Latin competere, meaning to strive together or to seek in company, formed from com, together, plus petere, to seek or aim for.

Origin
Latin
Root
competere
English cognates
compete, competition, appetite

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (e to i stem change)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

.

We are going to compete in Saturday's race.

.

It is hard to compete against such a strong team.

Ambas compiten .

Both companies compete for the same market.

¿ torneo?

Are you going to compete in the tournament this year?

compiten .

The children compete to see who runs the fastest.

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This word is part of lesson 62.