No. 1,505 in Portuguese
disputada
"Disputada" means "contested" or "disputed" in English.
In a sentence
A partida foi muito disputada e emocionante.
The match was very competitive and exciting.
Here, 'disputada' describes the nature of the match, indicating it was highly contested and closely fought.
Ela é uma profissional disputada pelas melhores empresas do setor.
She is a sought-after professional by the top companies in the sector.
In this context, 'disputada' means 'sought-after', indicating someone highly valued and desired.
O posto de liderança na equipe é muito disputado.
The leadership position in the team is highly contested.
'Disputado' signifies that this position is actively contested or competed for among individuals.
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