Certamen (en. Contest)

/serˈtamen/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Contest or competition in which several individuals or groups participate to demonstrate their skills in a specific area.

The poetry contest brought together the best writers in the country.

El certamen de poesía reunió a los mejores escritores del país.

Event organized to award the best in some cultural or artistic field.

The photography contest will be held next month.

El certamen de fotografía se celebrará el próximo mes.

Competition that takes place with certain regulations and conditions of participation.

I participated in the university's science and technology contest.

Participé en el certamen de ciencia y tecnología de la universidad.

From Latin 'certamen, certaminis', meaning dispute or competition.

beauty contest

Contest in which the physical and talented characteristics of the participants are evaluated.

certamen de belleza

literary contest

Contest of written works, such as stories, poems, or essays.

certamen literario

school contest

Competition organized within educational institutions.

certamen escolar

competition

Situation in which two or more people or entities strive to achieve the same goal.

competencia

awarding

Action of awarding prizes to the winners of a contest.

premiación

jury

Group of individuals responsible for evaluating and scoring the participants in a contest.

jurado

Exciting event or one of high competition.

The contest was so competitive that the tension could be cut with a knife.

El certamen estuvo tan reñido que la tensión se podía cortar con un cuchillo.

Gathering of talented individuals in a specific area.

The contest was the perfect place to see the best in action.

El certamen fue el lugar ideal para ver a los mejores en acción.