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contest in Portuguese

contest in Portuguese is disputa, concurso, competição — contest means a competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.

contest in Portuguese

disputa
noun
(uncountable) Controversy; debate.
concurso
noun
(countable) A competition.
competição
noun
(countable) A competition.
questionar
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
contender
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
contestar
verb
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.

What does "contest" mean?

  1. noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
    "She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize."
  2. verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.
    "He plans to contest the will in court."

contest in a sentence

  • She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize.
  • He plans to contest the will in court.
  • The losing candidate contested the election results.

Similar words in Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contest" in Portuguese?

"contest" in Portuguese is disputa, concurso, competição. contest means: A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.

How do you use "contest" in a sentence?

Example: "She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize." In Portuguese, "contest" is disputa, concurso, competição.

Are there other ways to say "contest" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "contest": disputa, concurso, competição, questionar, contender, contestar.

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