This is the 4693rd most frequent Portuguese word.
disputando
Competing.
Here, 'disputando' is used to mean 'competing for', indicating an active engagement in a contest or competition.
Os times estão disputando o campeonato este ano.
The teams are competing for the championship this year.
In this context, 'disputando' is used to describe striving to outperform others, aligning with the spirit of a friendly race or challenge.
Eles estão disputando quem chega primeiro.
They are competing to see who arrives first.
'Disputando' here conveys the effort to secure a desired position or spot, adding emphasis on the competition for limited resources.