Competition and competence in Spanish

Discuss rivals and professional skills at work.

The idea

The feminine noun la competencia or una competencia means competition or competence; the plural is las competencias.

La competencia entre empresas reduce los precios.Competition between companies reduces prices.
Su competencia técnica impresionó al comité.Their technical competence impressed the committee.
La competencia por el contrato fue intensa.Competition for the contract was intense.
El curso desarrolla competencias digitales.The course develops digital skills.
La competencia ofrece un servicio más rápido.The competition offers a faster service.
Resolver conflictos requiere competencia profesional.Resolving conflicts requires professional competence.

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Context distinguishes rivalry from ability; the plural often refers to specific skills.

Choose the missing form: ___ competencia del equipo es reconocida. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine singular noun.
Choose the missing form: El taller fortalece las ___ digitales. (competencias / competencia)
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competencias
competencias follows the plural article.
Choose the missing form: La empresa estudia a la ___. (competencia / habilidad)
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competencia
competencia refers to rival firms here.

Describe a professional skill and a market rival.