This is the 3160th most frequent Portuguese word.
competir
To compete.
In this sentence, 'competir' is used to indicate participation in a competition or contest.
Nós vamos competir no torneio estadual amanhã.
We will compete in the state tournament tomorrow.
Here, 'competir' denotes rivalry or a competing relationship between individuals.
Os irmãos sempre competem para ver quem é o mais rápido.
The brothers always compete to see who is the fastest.
In this instance, 'competir' is used in a broader philosophical sense to discuss the act of competing.