contest

• Substantivo que designa uma competição, disputa ou evento em que indivíduos ou equipes competem entre si para alcançar um objetivo ou ganhar um prêmio.

A noun referring to a competition, struggle, or event in which individuals or teams compete against each other to achieve a goal or win a prize.

1. CompetitionA2formal

   An event in which people compete to win a prize or achieve a goal.

   Competição

   • She won first place in the spelling contest.
   • The singing contest attracted hundreds of participants.
   • They organized a contest to find the best recipe.

   Sinônimosboutcompetitiongamematchmeetracetournament

2. Struggle or disputeB2formal

   A struggle or argument to gain control or superiority.

   Luta ou disputa

   • There was a contest for leadership within the party.
   • The legal contest over the inheritance lasted for years.
   • The two companies are in a contest for market dominance.

   Sinônimosbattlecombatcompetitionconflictdisputefightrivalrystruggle

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de contestar, refutar ou disputar algo, seja questionando uma afirmação, decisão ou resultado, seja competindo por um prêmio, cargo ou posição.

A verb used to indicate the act of challenging, disputing, or competing for something.

1. Challenge or disputeB2formal

   To formally oppose or argue against something, such as a decision, claim, or result.

   Contestar

   • The losing candidate decided to contest the election results.
   • She contested the will in court, claiming it was invalid.
   • The company contested the fine imposed by the regulator.

   Sinônimoscall into questionchallengecontrovertdisputegainsayimpugnopposequestion

   Antônimosacceptacknowledgeadmitagreeallowconcede

2. Compete forB2formal

   To strive to win or gain something, such as a prize, position, or title.

   Concorrer a

   • Several athletes will contest the gold medal in the final race.
   • The two teams will contest the championship title next week.
   • She is contesting the seat in the upcoming election.