Concurrir (en. Attend)

/konkurˈrir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To arise or appear at the same time as something or someone.
Several people attended the event.
Varias personas concurrieron al evento.
To coincide in opinions or ideas.
They both agreed that it was a good decision.
Ambos concurrieron en que era una buena decisión.
To participate in something, such as a competition.
They participated in the marathon race.
Ellos concurrieron en la carrera de maratón.

Etymology

From Latin concurrere, composed of con- (together with) and currere (to run).

Common Phrases and Expressions

to attend an appointment
To attend a scheduled meeting or gathering.
concurrir a una cita
to agree on an opinion
To agree on a judgment or feeling.
concurrir en la opinión
to gather in one place
For several people or things to be present in the same location.
concurrir en un lugar

Related Words

concurrency
The action of attending or the situation in which several things coincide.
concurrencia
concurrent
That occurs at the same time as something else.
concurrente
crowded
That has a lot of attendance or influx of people.
concurrido

Slang Meanings

To be in the same place as someone without planning it.
What a coincidence! I ran into her at the café.
¡Qué casualidad! Concurrí con ella en la cafetería.
To participate in a popular event.
The concert was so good that everyone showed up.
El concierto era tan bueno que todo el mundo concurrió.