Spanish word

concurso

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋˈkuɾso/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncontest

Example

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

There is a cooking contest in the village this weekend.

Illustration for concurso (contest)

More examples

¿Vas a participar en el concurso de cocina este sábado?

Are you going to participate in the cooking contest this Saturday?

Core concept

An organized competition where participants or works are judged and ranked for prizes.

Common phrases

  • concurso de cocina

    cooking contest

  • participar en un concurso

    participate in a contest

  • concurso de talentos

    talent contest

Similar words

competición: Sporting contest where individuals or teams compete to win or beat records.
torneo: Series of matches in which winners advance through rounds until a champion is decided.
certamen: Public showcase of artistic or literary entries judged to award prizes.
prueba: Single trial or exam-like event that measures a person's skill or performance.

Definition in Spanish

Competición organizada donde participantes o trabajos se presentan para obtener premios, reconocimientos o puestos en una clasificación.

Word origin

From Latin concursus 'running together', formed from con- 'together' and currere 'to run', the word denotes a gathering in which people compete.

Usage tips

  • Spanish typically uses participar en un concurso or inscribirse en un concurso to express 'enter a contest', with participar stressing taking part and inscribirse stressing registering.

Other meanings

  • sweepstakesnoun

Opposites

Related words

Word lists with this word