contests
[/ˈkɒntɛsts/ (noun) or /kənˈtɛsts/ (verb)]
noun/verbpl: contests (plural form of contest)
concursos/competições (noun); contesta/questiona (verb)
1. Noun: A competition in which people try to win by being better than others
She won several contests during her career.
Ela venceu vários concursos durante sua carreira.
2. Noun: A struggle or fight between opponents
The election contest was very close.
A disputa eleitoral foi muito acirrada.
3. Verb (third person singular): To challenge or dispute something
He contests the decision in court.
Ele contesta a decisão em tribunal.
4. Verb (third person singular): To compete or participate in a competition
Athletes from around the world contests for the gold medal.
Atletas de todo o mundo competem pela medalha de ouro.
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