competition

[/ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/]

nounfemininepl: competitions / competições

competição

1. a contest or event in which people try to win by being better than others

She won first place in the math competition.

Ela ganhou o primeiro lugar na competição de matemática.

2. the act of competing; rivalry between people or groups

There is fierce competition between the two companies.

Há uma competição feroz entre as duas empresas.

3. people or organizations that are competing against you

Our main competition offers lower prices.

Nossa principal concorrência oferece preços mais baixos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

competição

most common usage

General Brazilian

concorrência

used when referring to competing businesses or rivals

Portugal

competição

standard usage

Portugal

concurso

used for formal competitions or contests

cut-throat competition

face the competition

competition is fierce

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