No. 333 in Spanish
competencia
"Competencia" in English means "competition" or "competence," depending on the context.
In a sentence
La competencia entre las empresas promueve mejores precios para los consumidores.
Competition among businesses promotes better prices for consumers.
In this sentence, 'competencia' refers to the rivalry or competition between companies, showing its economic or market-related usage.
Para ganar la competencia de natación, necesitas practicar más.
To win the swimming competition, you need to practice more.
Here, 'competencia' means a competition or contest, typically a formal gathering or event in sports or other activities.
Su nivel de competencia en matemáticas mejoró gracias a sus esfuerzos.
Her level of skill in mathematics improved thanks to her efforts.
In this example, 'competencia' is used to denote skill or proficiency, showcasing its use in the context of personal capabilities or expertise.
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