Inklingo

conciertos

/kon-SYEHR-tohs/

concerts

A colorful stage with a grand piano and a violin under bright spotlights.

Conciertos often refers to musical performances like these on a stage.

conciertos(noun)

mA1

concerts

?

musical performances

Also:

gigs

?

informal musical shows

,

recitals

?

formal musical performances

📝 In Action

Me encanta ir a conciertos de rock con mis amigos.

A1

I love going to rock concerts with my friends.

Este verano habrá muchos conciertos al aire libre.

A2

This summer there will be many outdoor concerts.

Las entradas para los conciertos se agotaron rápidamente.

B1

The tickets for the concerts sold out quickly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recitales (recitals)
  • actuaciones (performances)

Common Collocations

  • conciertos en vivolive concerts
  • sala de conciertosconcert hall
  • gira de conciertosconcert tour

💡 Grammar Points

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one 'concierto', we just add an 's' at the end. Because it's a 'masculine' word, use 'los' or 'unos' when you want to say 'the' or 'some'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling Trap

Mistake: "consiertos"

Correction: conciertos

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'ir de'

If you want to say you are 'going out' to see various shows or making it a habit, you can say 'ir de conciertos'.

Two people shaking hands firmly in front of a simple background.

Conciertos can also mean formal agreements or pacts between parties.

conciertos(noun)

mB2

agreements

?

formal pacts or covenants

Also:

arrangements

?

coordinated plans

📝 In Action

Los conciertos económicos entre las provincias son vitales.

C1

The economic agreements between the provinces are vital.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acuerdos (agreements)
  • pactos (pacts)

Antonyms

  • desacuerdos (disagreements)

Common Collocations

  • concierto económicoeconomic agreement (specifically in Spain)

💡 Grammar Points

Formal Context

When you see 'conciertos' in a newspaper's political section, it likely means a formal deal rather than a music show.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: conciertos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you likely find at 'conciertos'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

concierto(concert / agreement) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'conciertos' ever a verb?

No. While the verb 'concertar' exists, the word 'conciertos' is strictly a plural noun. The 'you' form of the verb is 'conciertas'.

Can I use 'conciertos' for a small bar performance?

Yes! While 'recital' or 'actuación' are also common for small gigs, 'conciertos' is a safe and common term for any musical performance.