Meaning
competition, contest, competitive exam
- competition, contest, competitive examination
- contribution, participation
- combination, concurrence (of circumstances)
In a sentence
Domani c'è un concorso per lavorare in banca.
Tomorrow there's a competition to work at the bank.
Ha studiato per mesi per superare il concorso pubblico.
She studied for months to pass the civil service exam.
Senza il tuo concorso, non abbiamo finito il lavoro.
Without your help, we didn't finish the work.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| concorso | masculine · singular |
| concorsi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern Italian, concorso usually means a competition or public-service exam, not an ordinary sports match; use gara or partita there.
- For job exams, say fare un concorso or partecipare a un concorso. Vincere un concorso means to win it, not simply to pass.
- The older senses like concurrence or assistance are formal and uncommon today; learners will mostly meet the competition/exam meaning.