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How to Say "competing" in Spanish

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competidor

/kom-peh-tee-dor//kompetiˈðoɾ/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'competidor' when describing a rival business, market, or entity that is in direct competition.
Two different ice cream stands parked next to each other, both with bright umbrellas and colorful signs.

Examples

Bajamos los precios para enfrentar al sector competidor.

We lowered prices to face the competing sector.

Hay varias marcas competidoras en este mercado.

There are several competing brands in this market.

Ignoramos los productos competidores por el momento.

We are ignoring the competing products for the moment.

Matching the Noun

As an adjective, this word must match the thing it describes. If you describe a female word like 'marca' (brand), use 'competidora'.

Using it for 'competitive'

Mistake: “Él es muy competidor.”

Correction: Él es muy competitivo.

concursante

/kon-koor-SAN-teh//konkuɾˈsante/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'concursante' when referring to someone or something participating in a specific contest, competition, or festival.
A group of runners in colorful athletic gear at the starting line of a race.

Examples

Los países concursantes deben seguir las reglas del festival.

The competing countries must follow the festival rules.

Adjective usage

When used to describe a thing (like a country or a group), it follows the noun it describes and matches it in number (concursante/concursantes).

Competidor vs. Concursante

The most common mistake is using 'competidor' for individuals in a contest. Remember, 'competidor' refers to rival entities in a market, while 'concursante' is for participants actively engaged in a specific competition or event.

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