What does "competir" mean in English?

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Spanish

competir

English

compete

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Alternative translations of "competir"

contest
vie
rival

Examples of how to use "competir" in Spanish

Spanish
Compitió en los Juegos Olímpicos.
English
He competed in the Olympic Games.
Spanish
Compito todos los sábados en el club.
English
I compete every Saturday at the club.
Spanish
Ayer competí en la carrera escolar.
English
Yesterday I competed in the school race.
Spanish
Cuando era joven, competía más.
English
When I was young, I used to compete more.
Spanish
Mañana competiré con el equipo.
English
Tomorrow I will compete with the team.

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Compitió en los Juegos Olímpicos.

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