What is the Spanish word for "competition"?

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

English

competition

Spanish

competencia

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Alternative translations of "competition"

concurso
competición

Examples of how to use "competition" in Spanish

English
There is a lot of competition for this job.
Spanish
Hay mucha competencia por este trabajo.
English
The competition starts at noon today.
Spanish
La competencia comienza al mediodía de hoy.
English
She won the math competition easily.
Spanish
Ella ganó la concurso de matemáticas con facilidad.
English
Our team entered the robotics competition.
Spanish
Nuestro equipo participó en la competencia de robótica.
English
Competition can motivate students to improve.
Spanish
La competencia puede motivar a los estudiantes a mejorar.

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