Competition in spanish
pronunciation: koʊmpetenθiɑ part of speech: noun
competition1 = competencia, rivalidad, competitividad, competición.
Example: The published abstracting and indexing journal probably still retains its prominence, despite competition from its more fashionable rivals.more:
» be ahead of the competition = ir por delante de la competencia, llevar la delantera (a los demás), ir por delante (de los demás), ir a la cabeza, ir de líder.
Example: Those who act promptly, who do it now, are ahead of the competition and attract fewer critics, enemies, and naysayers.» competition + drive + prices down = la competencia + hacer + bajar los precios, la competencia + hacer + que los precios + bajar.
Example: The fact is that competition drives prices down and so grow bags have shrunk in size and the quality of the compost inside has become awful in many cases.» competition policy = política de competencias.
Example: And competition policy is one area of activity where the European Commission does have the power to impose legislation which is binding in all member states.» cultivate + competition = fomentar la competencia.
Example: The United States and the United Kingdom have pursued the same goal by cultivating competition in both the telecommunications and information industries.» face + competition from = tener que competir con.
Example: The library is poorly sited outside the shopping centre and on the brow of a hill, and faces competition from adjoining libraries.» face + stiff competition = enfrentarse a una fuerte competición.
Example: Turkish players will be itching to take another victory for their country, but they face stiff competition.» face + tough competition = enfrentarse a una fuerte competición.
Example: The company had lost $3 billion, been forced to cut 16,000 jobs and was facing tough competition from low-cost airlines.» fierce competition = fuerte competencia.
Example: The fierce competition between these low-cost carriers in Australia has made airflight fares cheaper than ever.» have + a leg up on the competition = aventajar a la competencia.
Example: Surgeons at teaching hospitals have a leg up on the competition.» keep + one step ahead of the competition = mantenerse por delante de la competencia.
Example: The author concludes by recommending that LIS professionals try and keep one step ahead of the competition in terms of both knowledge and tactics.» price competition = competencia de precios.
Example: In an industry with razor-thin margins and intense price competition, customer loyalty and repeat purchasing is critical to financial success.» pricing competition = guerra de precios.
Example: Taiwan used to play a decisive role in the lighting industry, but has lost its shine in the midst of pricing competition against developing countries.» stay ahead of + the competition = llevar la delantera a la competencia, ir por delante de la competencia, llevar la delantera (a los demás), ir por delante (de los demás), mantenerse a la cabeza, mantenerse líder.
Example: E-commerce solutions are the gospel for success today and to stay ahead of the competition.» stiff competition = fuerte competición .
Example: He said that despite the stiff competition in the market and the adverse effects of the global financial crisis which has impacted the financial sector they achieved good results.» tough competition = fuerte competición .
Example: Despite tough competition, the girls came away with award-wining results.competition2 = competición, concurso, campeonato.
Example: There was a competition organised for the best motto for each event to be held during library week.more:
» athletic competition = competición atlética.
Example: These programs include not only sports events and athletic competitions but also cultural activities and live entertainment.» close competition = campeonato muy reñido, competición muy reñida.
Example: A close competition, there was a winning team and two teams tied in second place.» comedy competition = concurso humorístico.
Example: This article gives examples of unusual forms of library promotion -- rallies, comedy competitions, fun runs, fireworks.» competition car = coche de carreras, coche de competición.
Example: Trucks and competition cars use ceramic clutches that have a greatly increased friction coefficient.» dance competition = concurso de baile.
Example: A programme of festivities and events has been organized with music and dance competitions and a party with live bands, discos and other attractions.» enter + a competition = participar en una competición, participar en un concurso, tomar parte en una competición, tomar parte en un concurso.
Example: By entering the competition, winners agree to attend the award ceremony and take part in reasonable publicity, including the use of their names and photographs in any such publicity.» equestrian competition = competición ecuestre, concurso ecuestre, torneo ecuestre.
Example: Reeve broke his neck in May 1995 when he was thrown from his horse during an equestrian competition.» essay competition = concurso de redacción.
Example: This the winning essay entered in the essay competition 'Cataloguing at the crossroads'.» football competition = competición de fútbol, campeonato de fútbol.
Example: The Committee shall also, from time to time, decide on the duration of such football competitions and the rules that will govern them.» music competition = concurso de música.
Example: A programme of festivities and events has been organized with music and dance competitions and a party with live bands, discos and other attractions.» official competition = competición oficial.
Example: What he didn't know was that the discus used in official competition was made of wood with only an outer rim of iron.» run + a competition = organizar una competición, organizar un concurso.
Example: One of the most engaging ways of getting your fans to interact is to run a competition with a prize they can't refuse!.» singing competition = concurso de cante.
Example: In practical terms, this gave the impetus for social evenings and singing competitions to be organised more often.» snowboarding competition = competición de snowboarding.
Example: Just by being in the proximity of a motocross race or snowboarding competition can help you start flirting with danger.» sport(s) competition = competición deportiva.
Example: The author investigates the confused notion of nationhood and ethnic groups as they apply to international sports competitions.» win + a competition hands down = ganar una competición con los ojos cerrados.
Example: It was a Frenchman, of course, who called England 'perfidious Albion' -- yet when it comes to perfidy, the French win the competition hands down.