/kompeˈtiɾ/
#3058 of 5,000 Core 5000
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
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We are going to compete in Saturday's race.
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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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Go to my review queueThis word is part of lesson 62.