contender
BrE /kənˈtendə/ AmE /kənˈtɛndə/
verb en → es
past contended pp contended ing contending
to try to win something by competing against other people or groups
luchar por, competir por, contender en
- contend for sth
- contend with sb/sth
Collocations contend for a title · contend against the odds
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He is now contending for the world championship.
Ahora está luchando por el campeonato mundial.
to say that something is true, especially when other people disagree with you
afirmar, sostener, defender
- contend that sth is the case
Collocations contend that something is true · contend with evidence
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The report contends that the company has been involved in illegal activities.
El informe sostiene que la empresa ha estado involucrada en actividades ilegales.
to argue about something with someone, especially in a formal situation such as a court of law or a meeting
discutir sobre, debatir acerca de
- contend about sth
Collocations contend with sb over sth · contend against sb for sth
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The two sides are contending about the terms of the contract.
Las dos partes están discutiendo sobre los términos del contrato.