How to Say "competitive" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “competitive” is “competitivo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano es muy competitivo cuando juega al tenis.
My brother is very competitive when he plays tennis.
No seas tan competitivo, solo es un juego de mesa.
Don't be so competitive, it's just a board game.
El mercado laboral actual es sumamente competitivo.
The current job market is extremely competitive.
Matching Gender and Number
Remember that this word must match the person or thing it describes. If you are talking about a woman, change it to 'competitiva'. If you are talking about a group of things, use 'competitivos' or 'competitivas'.
Using with 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
We almost always use 'ser' with this word because it describes a person's personality trait or a fixed quality of a market.
The 'o/a' swap
Mistake: “Maria es muy competitivo.”
Correction: Maria es muy competitiva. Because Maria is female, the ending of the adjective must change to 'a'.
Other Meanings of “competitivo”
“competitivo” can also mean:
- referring to low or fair prices(B1)
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