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How to Say "recital" in Spanish

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concierto

/kon-syér-to//konˈsjeɾto/

NounA1General
Use 'concierto' when referring to a public performance, typically musical, by a solo artist or a group.
A small orchestra consisting of a violinist and a cellist performing on a brightly lit stage for a small, attentive audience.

Examples

El concierto de piano fue muy emotivo.

The piano recital was very emotional.

Fui a un concierto de rock anoche, fue increíble.

I went to a rock concert last night, it was incredible.

¿A qué hora empieza el concierto de la orquesta sinfónica?

What time does the symphony orchestra concert start?

Compramos entradas para el concierto benéfico del sábado.

We bought tickets for the benefit concert on Saturday.

Gender Check

Remember that 'concierto' is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el concierto' or 'un concierto' when talking about it.

considerando

/kon-see-deh-RAHN-doh//kon.si.ðeˈɾan.do/

NounC1Formal/Legal
Use 'considerando' in legal or formal documents to refer to the introductory clauses or 'whereas' statements that explain the reasons for a decision or resolution.
A thick, official-looking rolled-up parchment scroll tied with a red ribbon and sealed with wax, resting on a wooden desk.

Examples

Los considerandos de la ley explican su propósito.

The recitals of the law explain its purpose.

La resolución comienza con una serie de considerandos.

The resolution begins with a series of recitals (or 'whereas' clauses).

El abogado citó un considerando del fallo anterior.

The lawyer cited a recital from the previous ruling.

Used in the Plural

This noun is very often used in its plural form, 'los considerandos', because legal decisions usually have several reasons leading to the final judgment.

Concierto vs. Considerando

Learners often confuse 'concierto' and 'considerando' because 'recital' in English can have both performance and formal document meanings. Remember that 'concierto' is for performances (like concerts or music recitals), while 'considerando' is strictly for the preamble of legal or formal texts.

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