competing

[kəmˈpiːtɪŋ]

verb (gerund/present participle) / adjective

competindo / concorrendo

1. Taking part in a contest or rivalry; striving against others for the same objective

She is competing in the Olympic Games.

Ela está competindo nos Jogos Olímpicos.

2. Adjective: Involving or characterized by competition; rivaling

The two companies have competing products in the market.

As duas empresas têm produtos concorrentes no mercado.

3. Striving to achieve or win something in opposition to another or others

Multiple teams are competing for the championship title.

Múltiplos times estão competindo pelo título do campeonato.

NYC Slang

in the running / going head-to-head

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

competindo / concorrendo

Both terms are commonly used; competindo is more direct, concorrendo emphasizes rivalry

São Paulo

competindo

Preferred in business and sports contexts

Rio de Janeiro

concorrendo

Widely used in both formal and informal speech

Portugal

a competir / em competição

Portuguese uses infinitive or noun form more frequently than gerund

competing interests - interesses conflitantes

competing for attention - competindo por atenção

competing on a level playing field - competindo em igualdade de condições

the competing demands of work and family - as demandas conflitantes do trabalho e da família

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