el concurso
contest
Es una competencia donde varias personas o grupos participan para ganar un premio o reconocimiento.
The word "concurso" in Spanish means a contest or competition. It refers to an event where participants compete to win a prize or recognition. For example, a singing contest ("concurso de canto") or a drawing competition ("concurso de dibujo").
Additionally, "concurso" can also mean a legal proceeding related to bankruptcy, called "concurso de acreedores," which refers to a situation where a debtor's assets are managed to pay off creditors.
In summary:
- Common use: Competition or contest.
- Legal use: Bankruptcy proceeding.
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Examples
Voy a participar en un concurso este sábado.noun
I am going to participate in a contest this Saturday.
El concurso terminó muy tarde ayer.noun
The contest ended very late yesterday.
Los concursos de cocina son muy divertidos para los niños.noun
Cooking contests are very fun for children.
¿Quién ganó el concurso de dibujo en la escuela?noun
Who won the drawing contest at school?
El concurso de canto comenzó a las diez de la mañana.noun
The singing contest started at ten in the morning.
Ellos practicaron mucho antes del concurso de matemáticas.noun
They practiced a lot before the math contest.
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