concursante
“concursante” means “contestant” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
contestant
Also: competitor, entrant
📝 In Action
El concursante respondió todas las preguntas correctamente.
A1The contestant answered all the questions correctly.
Había más de cien concursantes esperando para la audición.
A2There were more than a hundred contestants waiting for the audition.
La concursante número cinco es la ganadora del primer premio.
B1Contestant number five is the winner of the first prize.
competing
Also: participating
📝 In Action
Los países concursantes deben seguir las reglas del festival.
B2The competing countries must follow the festival rules.
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Words that translate to "concursante" in Spanish:
competing→competitor→contestant→entrant→participating→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: concursante
Question 1 of 3
If you are watching a game show on TV, what do you call the people trying to win?
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Derived from the Spanish verb 'concursar,' which comes from the Latin 'concursare,' meaning 'to run together' or 'to clash.' In modern Spanish, it evolved to describe people 'running' for the same prize.
First recorded: 18th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'concursante' the same as 'competidor'?
They are very similar, but 'concursante' is usually for game shows, quizzes, and beauty pageants, while 'competidor' is used more for sports or business rivals.
Should I ever use 'concursanta'?
No. While some people might use it in very informal slang, it is technically incorrect. Stick to 'la concursante' to sound natural and correct.
Does this word mean the same thing in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes! Whether you are in Spain, Mexico, or Argentina, 'concursante' is the standard word for someone in a competition.