Spanish word

concursante

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋkuɾˈsante/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)contestant

Example

El concursante saludó al público.

The contestant greeted the audience.

Illustration for concursante (contestant)

More examples

El concursante favorito recibió una gran ovación.

The favorite contestant received a great ovation.

Core concept

A person onstage competing for a prize.

Common phrases

  • el concursante favorito

    the favorite contestant

  • el concursante ganador

    the winning contestant

Similar words

participante: Person who takes part in an event, meeting, or activity in a general, neutral capacity.
concursista: Person who appears on a TV show or organized contest to be evaluated by judges or viewers.
competidor: Person who competes directly against others in matches or contests aiming to win.
candidato: Person who applies or is proposed for a job, office, or selection and awaits a decision.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que toma parte en una competición o certamen, especialmente cuando compite públicamente por un premio.

Word origin

From Spanish concursar meaning to compete, ultimately from Latin concurrere 'run together', with the agent suffix -ante meaning 'one who'.

Usage tips

  • Used for someone actively competing, especially on a contest or TV show, while participante is a broader, neutral participant.

Other meanings

  • participantnoun

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