What does disputar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word disputar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use disputar in Portuguese.

The word disputar in Portuguese means compete for, fight for, compete in, discuss, , altercar, discutir, disputar, competir, competir, disputar, brigar, disputar, lutar, brigar, competir, competir, concorrer, competir, brigar, disputar, discutir, discutir, correr, discordar, competir, disputar, correr, concorrer, discutir, brigar, disputar, competir, disputar, competir contra. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word disputar

compete for

verbo transitivo (concorrer, competir)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

fight for

verbo transitivo (lutar, pelejar para obter)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

compete in

verbo transitivo (partida, competição (jogar, participar de)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

discuss

verbo transitivo (discutir, sustentar opinião)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

altercar, discutir, disputar

intransitive verb (quarrel, argue)

My three boys drive me crazy; they're always squabbling.

competir

(compete, vie)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Eles estavam competindo pelo Campeonato Mundial de Pesos Pesados
They were contending for the World Heavyweight Championship.

competir

(compete for [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Tomorrow you young athletes will vie for a blue ribbon.

disputar

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (have a physical struggle for)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The players fought over the loose ball.

brigar, disputar

intransitive verb (have a feud)

As duas tribos estavam constantemente brigando.
The two tribes were constantly feuding.

lutar, brigar

intransitive verb (fight, scuffle)

As meninas lutaram (or: brigaram) até que um professor as separasse.
The girls tussled until a teacher broke them up.

competir

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (informal (compete against) (competir contra)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
England will take on Croatia in the World Cup final.

competir, concorrer

verbal expression (compete)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Hundreds of candidates are vying for 30 seats in the assembly.

competir

intransitive verb (figurative (compete)

The two were jousting for the lead role.

brigar, disputar, discutir

(informal (quarrel, argue with)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Julie was squabbling with her neighbour when I arrived. The children always squabble with each other about using the bicycle first.

discutir

(argue with)

Luke is always quarrelling with his brother.

correr

intransitive verb (figurative (compete) (competir)

Nora was jockeying for a vacant management position.

discordar

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (disagree)

I'm not quarrelling with Bill's advice; I just think he could have offered it more politely.

competir, disputar

transitive verb (compete against) (numa corrida)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Os garotos competiam um com o outro descendo o morro.
The boys raced each other down the hill.

correr, concorrer

intransitive verb (race) (entrar em disputa)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ele gosta de correr em competições.
He likes to run in competitions.

discutir

intransitive verb (figurative (argue)

Os dois professores estavam discutindo sobre o assunto há anos.
The two professors had been fencing over the subject for years.

brigar, disputar

(over sthg)

France and the Holy Roman Empire feuded over Alsace for a thousand years.

competir, disputar

transitive verb (place in competition with) (concorrer)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
No torneio, o time competiu com um oponente muito difícil.
In the tournament, the team was matched with a very difficult opponent.

competir contra

(compete with [sb])

States vie with each other to attract various industries.

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