participante

par-tee-see-pahn-teh/paɾtisiˈpante/

“participante” means “participant” in Spanish (general person taking part).

participant

Also: contestant, entrant

Nounm or fA2

El participante número cinco es el ganador.

Participant number five is the winner.

Hay más de cien participantes en el maratón.

There are more than one hundred participants in the marathon.

Cada participante debe firmar un documento de consentimiento.

Each participant must sign a consent document.

Words that translate to "participante" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'the female participant'?

👥 Word Family▼

participación(participation) — Noun

participativo(participatory) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'participans', which describes someone who 'takes a part' or shares in something.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: participantFrench: participantItalian: partecipante

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Does 'participante' change if I'm talking about a girl?

No, the spelling of the word stays exactly the same. You just change 'el' to 'la'.

Is 'participante' formal?

It is neutral. You can use it in a conversation with friends about a game or in a formal report for a job.

What's the difference between 'participante' and 'concursante'?

'Participante' is general (anyone in an event), while 'concursante' specifically refers to someone in a 'concurso' (contest or game show).