competitivos

Competitivos is the plural masculine form of the Spanish adjective competitivo. It describes something that can compete effectively in a given environment, relative to other options. The term is used across fields such as business, economics, sports, and public policy to indicate competitive ability or potential.

Originating from the Latin competitivus via the verb competere, the adjective evolved into competitivo in Spanish. The related noun is competitividad, meaning competitiveness. The feminine plural form is competitivas, used with feminine nouns (por ejemplo, empresas competitivas).

Common uses include mercados competitivos (competitive markets), productos competitivos (competitive products), precios competitivos (competitive prices), tecnologías competitivas, and estrategias competitivas. In macroeconomics, competitiveness refers to a country’s ability to attract and retain investment and to sustain growth, often linked to productivity, innovation, infrastructure, and human capital.

See also: competitividad, competencia, ventaja competitiva, competencia desleal, mercado competitivo.