No. 4,523 in Portuguese
compete
To strive or contend against others for victory, position, or advantage.
In a sentence
Ela compete em torneios de xadrez regularmente.
She competes in chess tournaments regularly.
The verb 'compete' is used in the context of participating in a competitive event.
Eu não quero competir com você por atenção.
I don't want to compete with you for attention.
The verb 'compete' is used metaphorically here, referring to rivalry in gaining or achieving something.
As duas empresas competem pelo mesmo mercado.
Both companies compete for the same market.
The verb 'compete' is used to describe competition between entities trying to achieve market dominance.
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