What is the Spanish word for "compete"?

Learn how to say "compete" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

compete

Spanish

competir

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Alternative translations of "compete"

concursar
disputar
competir por
rivalizar

Examples of how to use "compete" in Spanish

English
She loves to compete in marathons.
Spanish
A ella le encanta competir en maratones.
English
They compete in the school science fair.
Spanish
Ellos compiten en la feria de ciencias de la escuela.
English
She competed well in last week's race.
Spanish
Ella compitió bien en la carrera de la semana pasada.
English
We are competing for the same prize.
Spanish
Estamos compitiendo por el mismo premio.
English
He has competed in three national tournaments.
Spanish
Él ha competido en tres torneos nacionales.

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