This is the 190th most frequent Italian word.
gara
Competition.
In this sentence, 'gara' is used in the context of a competitive event, specifically a sporting race.
La gara di corsa si è svolta ieri pomeriggio.
The running race took place yesterday afternoon.
In this example, 'gara' metaphorically describes an effort or struggle, akin to a competition, in a broader or non-physical sense.
Ogni progetto rappresenta una gara per ottenere il miglior risultato.
Every project represents a competition to achieve the best result.
Here, 'gara' refers to a competition in a non-sporting context, highlighting its general application for contests.