How to Say "pageant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pageant” is “certamen” — B1 level.
Examples
El certamen de fotografía empieza la próxima semana.
The photography contest starts next week.
Ella ganó el primer premio en el certamen literario de su ciudad.
She won first prize in her city's literary competition.
Muchos artistas internacionales asistieron al certamen de artes plásticas.
Many international artists attended the visual arts competition.
The Plural Accent Change
When you have more than one 'certamen', the word becomes 'certámenes'. Notice the written accent mark added to the second 'e'; this helps keep the emphasis on the correct syllable when the word gets longer.
Gender Identification
Since this word ends in a consonant (n), it doesn't follow the usual 'o' for boys and 'a' for girls rule. It is a masculine noun: use 'el certamen' or 'un certamen'.
Spelling the Plural
Mistake: “Los certamenes son divertidos.”
Correction: Los certámenes son divertidos. Remember to add the accent mark when making this word plural!
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