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competencia

/kompeˈtensja/
noun★Intermediate— competition
general

A situation where individuals, companies, or organizations strive to be the best or most successful in a particular field or market.

Las empresas luchan por la competencia en el sector tecnológico.

Companies fight for competition in the tech sector.

💡

This is the most common meaning of 'competencia' in everyday language.

general

The ability to perform a task or activity effectively and efficiently.

Su competencia en idiomas es impresionante.

His language skills are impressive.

💡

This meaning is less common but still widely understood.

Collocations

competencia deslealunfair competitioncompetencia sanahealthy competitioncompetencia ferozfierce competition

Synonyms

competitividadrivalidadcontienda

Antonyms

cooperacióncolaboración

Related Phrases

competencia deslealphrase
unfair competition
competencia sanaphrase
healthy competition

💡Pro Tip

Business vs. Personal Use

In business, 'competencia' often refers to rivals, while in personal contexts, it can mean skills or abilities.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the context to determine whether 'competencia' refers to competition or ability.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'competentia', meaning 'agreement, meeting, or ability'.

📝Usage Notes

In business contexts, 'competencia' often refers to rival companies or market rivals. In personal contexts, it can refer to skills or abilities.

Word Breakdown

compet-
together, joint
root
+
-encia
quality or state of
suffix
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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