English–Spanish

“contest” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoconcurso

Pronunciation

IPA/θeɾˈtamen/

Example

Mi hermana ganó el certamen de piano.

My sister won the piano contest.

Illustration for certamen (contest)

How to say “contest” in Spanish

“Contest” in Spanish is certamen.

A formal judged contest for works or performances.

Full entry for certamen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with certamen

¿Vas a participar en el certamen de poesía?

Are you going to participate in the poetry contest?

Tips for using certamen

  • Certamen has a formal tone and commonly refers to literary, musical, or academic contests, while concurso is more likely in everyday speech.

Other Spanish words for “contest”

Este fin de semana hay un concurso de cocina en el pueblo.

There is a cooking contest in the village this weekend.

“contest” in other languages