concierto
“concierto” means “concert” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
concert
Also: recital, show
📝 In Action
Fui a un concierto de rock anoche, fue increíble.
A1I went to a rock concert last night, it was incredible.
¿A qué hora empieza el concierto de la orquesta sinfónica?
A2What time does the symphony orchestra concert start?
Compramos entradas para el concierto benéfico del sábado.
B1We bought tickets for the benefit concert on Saturday.
agreement
Also: arrangement, harmony
📝 In Action
Actuaron de concierto para lograr el objetivo común.
B2They acted in agreement (or in concert) to achieve the common goal.
La paz requiere un concierto de voluntades entre las naciones.
C1Peace requires a harmony of wills among the nations.
Después de una larga negociación, llegaron a un concierto satisfactorio.
B2After a long negotiation, they reached a satisfactory arrangement.
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Which sentence uses 'concierto' in its meaning of 'agreement' rather than 'musical event'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Medieval Latin verb *concertare*, which meant 'to arrange' or 'to bring into agreement.' This explains both the musical sense (arranging notes) and the agreement sense (arranging wills).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'concierto' the only word for 'concert'?
Yes, 'concierto' is the standard, most common word for a musical performance. For smaller, more informal shows, you might hear 'recital' or 'tocada' (informal).
How is 'concierto' related to 'desconcierto'?
'Concierto' means order or harmony. 'Desconcierto' adds the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'un-' or 'lack of'), so 'desconcierto' means a lack of order or harmony, leading to confusion, surprise, or dismay.