competición
/com-peh-tee-syohn/
competition
A formal contest or organized event is one meaning of competición.
competición(noun)
competition
?organized event or contest
,contest
?a specific event
tournament
?sports
,match
?sports (less common than 'partido')
📝 In Action
La competición de natación será mañana por la mañana.
A2The swimming competition will be tomorrow morning.
Ganaron la competición gracias a un gol en el último minuto.
B1They won the competition thanks to a goal in the last minute.
Hay mucha emoción antes de la competición final.
A2There is a lot of excitement before the final contest.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'competición' is a feminine noun, so you must always use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la competición'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El competición"
Correction: La competición. Even though it ends in '-ón', the ending '-ción' almost always signals a feminine noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Partner
The related verb is 'competir' (to compete). You usually say 'participar en una competición' (to participate in a competition).
Competición also describes the intense rivalry or struggle for dominance or resources.
competición(noun)
competition
?rivalry or economic struggle
,rivalry
?the state of competing
contest (for resources)
?ecological context
📝 In Action
La fuerte competición obliga a las empresas a mejorar sus productos.
B1Strong competition forces companies to improve their products.
No me gusta la competición constante en mi trabajo.
B2I don't like the constant rivalry (competition) in my job.
Han eliminado la competición de precios en ese mercado.
C1They have eliminated price competition in that market.
💡 Grammar Points
Business Context
In economic and business discussions, 'competición' refers to the struggle between companies, similar to 'rivalidad'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: competición
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'competición'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'competición' and 'competencia'?
Yes, but it varies by region. 'Competición' usually refers specifically to the event or contest (like a marathon). 'Competencia' can also mean the event, but it often means 'ability' or 'skill' (like 'He has the competence/ability to do the job'). In Latin America, 'competencia' is often the preferred word for 'competition' in general.
How do I know if I should use 'la' or 'el' with 'competición'?
Always use 'la' because 'competición' is always feminine. Nouns ending in '-ción' are nearly always feminine in Spanish.