🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Competidor

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kom.pe.tiˈðoɾ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Competitor/kəmˈpɛtɪtər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Es un competidor formidable en la industria."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or entity that competes against others in a contest or market.

    "In the tech industry, every new startup is a potential competitor to established companies."
  2. 2

    A participant in a competition.

    "She was a fierce competitor in the national swimming championships."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'competitor' originates from the Latin 'competitor', meaning 'one who strives together'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the concept of rivalry in various contexts, particularly in business and sports.

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