disputar
verb
1. to compete for, contest + algo; + algo a alguien
competing for a prize, position, or victory
Common combinations
- disputar el título — compete for the title
- disputar la final — play in the final
- disputar un puesto — compete for a position
- Dos equipos disputan el título.Two teams are competing for the title.
- Argentina disputó la final con España.Argentina played Spain in the final.
- Varios candidatos disputan el puesto.Several candidates are competing for the position.
2. to dispute, challenge, contest
to challenge a statement, decision, or right
Common combinations
- disputar una decisión — challenge a decision
- disputar un derecho — dispute a right
- disputar una teoría — dispute a theory
- El abogado disputa la decisión del juez.The lawyer is challenging the judge's decision.
- Nadie disputa su derecho a hablar.No one disputes his right to speak.
- Los expertos disputan esa teoría.Experts dispute that theory.
3. to argue, quarrel + con
to have an argument or quarrel with someone
Common combinations
- disputar con alguien — argue with someone
- disputar por cualquier cosa — argue about anything
- Los hermanos disputan por cualquier cosa.The brothers argue about anything.
- No quiero disputar contigo.I don't want to argue with you.
- Ellos disputaron durante toda la cena.They argued throughout dinner.
Same root
disputadisputable
Phrases with this word
disputar el títulodisputar la final