How to Say "game show" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “game show” is “concurso” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Viste el concurso de talentos anoche? ¡Fue increíble!
Did you see the talent contest last night? It was incredible!
Ganó el primer premio en el concurso de fotografía.
She won the first prize in the photography competition.
Mucha gente se presentó al concurso para el nuevo puesto de trabajo.
Many people applied for the competition for the new job position.
Always Masculine
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' or 'un' before 'concurso,' even though it ends in '-o'.
Confusing 'Concurso' and 'Carrera'
Mistake: “Using 'carrera' for a talent show (e.g., 'carrera de talentos').”
Correction: 'Carrera' means 'race' or 'career.' Use 'concurso' for structured events where judges decide the winner.
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