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concurso

concurso

9.1
A competition where people try to win a prize
  • noun
  • /kənˈkʊrsoʊ/
  • Philippine
translation icon : concurso
  • While the concurso may serve as a temporary stimulant, ultimately the weight of its regulations and the pressure of its rewards undermine the essence of carnival criticism, frivolity, wit, and free expression (p. 193).

Examples

  • Students prepared intensely for the concurso, hoping to win scholarships to their dream universities.

  • After winning the legal concurso, she landed her desired job in the government.

  • They told me to wait a while and invited me to the concurso (competition) that would be taking place later that evening.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The concurso attracted participants from all over the region, showcasing their talents in music and art.

Synonyms

contest
vsconcurso
∞ 2.4

A competition between people or groups to win something

is the same idea but used especially in Spanish speaking countries
competition
vsconcurso
396 2.3

An event where people or teams compete to win

is the same idea but used especially in Spanish speaking countries
compo
vsconcurso
  • Jargon
8.6

A contest where people send creative work like songs or art to be judged

is the general term used mainly in Spanish speaking countries

Surface Forms

concurso singular
concursos plural

Etymology

Concurso comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and currere 'to run', and it came into Spanish via the French concours meaning a contest. So, imagine people 'running together' to win, and a concurso is a competition.