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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.
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.
In business, 'competencia' often refers to rivals, while in personal contexts, it can mean skills or abilities.
Always consider the context to determine whether 'competencia' refers to competition or ability.
From Latin 'competentia', meaning 'agreement, meeting, or ability'.
In business contexts, 'competencia' often refers to rival companies or market rivals. In personal contexts, it can refer to skills or abilities.