Concurso (en. Contest)

/konˈkuɾso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An event where proposals or works are presented and evaluated.

The photography contest attracted many local talents.

El concurso de fotografía atrajo a muchos talentos locales.

Public test to select someone or something for a position or prize.

I participated in a contest to obtain a scholarship.

Participé en un concurso para conseguir una beca.

Competition among people seeking the same objective.

The contest for the best innovation project was competitive.

El concurso por el mejor proyecto de innovación estuvo reñido.

From Latin 'concursu', which means 'running together'.

talent contest

Event where artistic or creative skills are showcased.

concurso de talentos

win a contest

To obtain a prize or recognition for participating in a competition.

ganar un concurso

public contest

Open selection process for public participation.

concurso público

competition

Situation in which several parties compete for the same objective.

competencia

prize

Recognition or compensation awarded for an achievement.

premio

evaluation

Process of valuing or judging the performance of something or someone.

evaluación

When someone is chosen through a talent contest.

She is a contestant on the TV show, she comes from the contest!

Ella es una concursante del programa de TV, ¡viene del concurso!

To refer generally to any type of competition.

Let's see if I can win the contest tonight.

Vamos a ver si puedo ganar en el concurso de la noche.