This is the 4694th most frequent Portuguese word.
disputavam
"Disputavam" means "they disputed" or "they competed."
Here, 'disputavam' refers to engaging in competition, emphasizing effort and determination.
Os atletas disputavam a corrida com grande determinação.
The athletes were competing in the race with great determination.
In this context, 'disputavam' conveys a conflict or argument over possession or control.
Dois países disputavam território na época.
Two countries were disputing territory at that time.
Here, 'disputavam' is used informally to describe a playful or petty competition between individuals.