competencia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "competencia" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/kom.pe.ten.θja/ (in Spain) or /kom.pe.ten.sja/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Competition
• Competence
• Capability
• Jurisdiction

Meaning and Usage

The word "competencia" can refer to different concepts depending on the context:

1. Competition: It often denotes rivalry between entities or individuals striving for the same goal, particularly in economic contexts.
2. Competence or Capability: It refers to the ability or skill of an individual or an organization to perform a task or meet certain standards.
3. Jurisdiction: In legal contexts, "competencia" can describe the authority of a court or a legal entity over a particular case or matter.

Frequency of use: "Competencia" is frequently used across various contexts in both spoken and written Spanish, appearing often in formal discussions and academic texts.

Example Sentences

1. La competencia en el mercado ha aumentado significativamente este año.
   The competition in the market has increased significantly this year.

2. La competencia del nuevo empleado es evidente desde su primer día.
   The competence of the new employee is evident from his first day.

3. Es importante entender la competencia legal antes de iniciar un negocio.
   It is important to understand the legal jurisdiction before starting a business.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Competencia" is not as frequently used in idiomatic expressions but can appear in phrases that involve competition or skill evaluation.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. En la competencia no hay amigos.
   In competition, there are no friends.

2. Tengo la competencia suficiente para liderar el proyecto.
   I have enough competence to lead the project.

3. Siempre debes mantener la competencia viva en la industria.
   You should always keep the competition alive in the industry.

4. Cuando se trata de habilidades, su competencia es inigualable.
   When it comes to skills, her competence is unmatched.

Etymology

The word "competencia" comes from the Latin "competentia," which derives from "competens," meaning "one who strives together" (from "com-" meaning "together" and "petere" meaning "to seek"). This root reflects the word’s connection to competition as well as its connotation of suitability or capability.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Rivalidad (rivalry)
• Capacidad (capacity)
• Aptitud (aptitude)
• Jurisdicción (jurisdiction, in legal contexts)

Antonyms

• Incompetencia (incompetence)
• Desinterés (lack of interest)
• Pasividad (passivity)