Concurso in english
Competition
pronunciation: kɑmpətɪʃən part of speech: noun
pronunciation: kɑmpətɪʃən part of speech: noun
In gestures
concurso = contest ; competition ; tournament ; quiz [quizzes, -pl.].
Example: The children love puppet shows, the movies, story hours, contests.Example: There was a competition organised for the best motto for each event to be held during library week.Example: The author traces the development of the tournament in Scotland from the 13th to 16th centuries and its relationship to European chivalric activity.Example: A variety of extension activities, such as book clubs, competitions and quizzes also help to publicize the stock and the work of the library.more:
» concurso cultural = talent contest ; talent show .
Example: The article 'Green eggs and ham: the punk version' describes a talent contest for teenagers and young adults called held annually since 1992 by the Kitsap Regional Library in Bremerton, Washington State. Example: Every weekend, somewhere in America, there's a talent show going on.» concurso de baile = dance competition .
Example: A programme of festivities and events has been organized with music and dance competitions and a party with live bands, discos and other attractions.» concurso de belleza = beauty pageant ; beauty contest .
Example: The author reviews the main features of selected World Wide Web databases aimed at helping would-be beauty queens prepare for beauty pageants. Example: The debates concern a fashion show/beauty contest; concubinage; and the role of modern Indonesian women.» concurso de cante = singing competition .
Example: In practical terms, this gave the impetus for social evenings and singing competitions to be organised more often.» concurso de cultura general = quiz [quizzes, -pl.] .
Example: A variety of extension activities, such as book clubs, competitions and quizzes also help to publicize the stock and the work of the library.» concurso de misses = beauty pageant .
Example: The author reviews the main features of selected World Wide Web databases aimed at helping would-be beauty queens prepare for beauty pageants.» concurso de música = music competition .
Example: A programme of festivities and events has been organized with music and dance competitions and a party with live bands, discos and other attractions.» concurso de popularidad = popularity contest .
Example: Shock as boofy blokes beat weedy intellectual in popularity contest.» concurso de redacción = essay competition .
Example: This the winning essay entered in the essay competition 'Cataloguing at the crossroads'.» concurso de talentos = talent contest ; talent show .
Example: The article 'Green eggs and ham: the punk version' describes a talent contest for teenagers and young adults called held annually since 1992 by the Kitsap Regional Library in Bremerton, Washington State. Example: Every weekend, somewhere in America, there's a talent show going on.» concurso de televisión = game show .
Example: Catch the latest buzz about your favorite game shows, and find out how to become a contestant.» concurso ecuestre = equestrian competition ; equestrian event .
Example: Reeve broke his neck in May 1995 when he was thrown from his horse during an equestrian competition. Example: Equestrian events were included in the Olympic Games for the first time in 1900.» concurso humorística = comedy competition .
Example: This article gives examples of unusual forms of library promotion -- rallies, comedy competitions, fun runs, fireworks.» concurso literario = literary contest .
Example: Pupils who successfully complete the course appear to be amongst the most active not only at school, but also in extra-mural events including literary contests.» concurso público = bid [Concurso público de un servicio] ; bidding ; tender ; tender procedure [Procedimiento por el que se subasta contrato a concurso público por el gobierno] ; tendering [Subasta de obras por concurso público] ; tendering procedure ; tendering process .
Example: New York State has recently moved away from former relatively unrestrictive policies by requiring bids on all items priced over $10,000. Example: The outcome of the bidding was slightly disappointing for the vendor, but they say it was a bargain for the buyer. Example: Following the issue of a letter of intent to major bodybuilders, the tender was drawn up requiring tenderers to submit a breakdown of costs. Example: As a result of the tender procedure a contract was made to construct the new Library and Department of Library and Information Studies. Example: After fruitful discussion with the UGC, the University was authorised to proceed towards tendering stage. Example: There are exemptions, however, to when these tendering procedures are used. Example: Many tendering processes end with no solution because the project loses momentum and becomes overly complex.» concurso público de licitación = competitive tendering .
Example: Although the prospect of compulsory competitive tendering in libraries is on the back burner it has put acquisitions firmly in the limelight.» organizar un concurso = conduct + a contest ; run + a contest ; run + a competition .
Example: Several unique ideas for promoting the teen Web pages were also reported; for example, one librarian conducted a contest to launch the site = También se aportaron algunas ideas únicas para promover las páginas web para jóvenes; por ejemplo, un bibliotecario organizó un concurso con motivo de la inauguración de su sitio web. Example: By running a contest at half-time, you turn what could be a few minutes of boredom into an energizing time for your crowd. Example: One of the most engaging ways of getting your fans to interact is to run a competition with a prize they can't refuse!.» participar en un concurso = enter + a contest .
Example: Participants will be required to obtain parental permissions before entering the contest.» presentador de concurso de televisión = game show host .
Example: Game show hosts often feel like TV's version of used-car salesmen -- they're expected to be overly chummy, and their wardrobes are never quite as nice as those of news anchors or actors.» presentador de programa de concursos = game show host .
Example: Game show hosts often feel like TV's version of used-car salesmen -- they're expected to be overly chummy, and their wardrobes are never quite as nice as those of news anchors or actors.» programa de concursos = game show .
Example: Catch the latest buzz about your favorite game shows, and find out how to become a contestant.» sacar a concurso = tender for ; tender out .
Example: When Nesli tendered for the role of Nesli Managing Agent, there was only one applicant. Example: As a consequence, between 1996 and 1999, a large number of Victorian public library services were tendered out and subsequently managed on a contractual basis.» sacar a concurso público = bid [Verbo irregular: pasado bid/bade, participio bid/bidden. Someter a concurso público un servicio] ; bid + Posesivo + business ; tender for ; tender out .
Example: Chris pointed out that he is buying 1000 more books with the same amount of money after bidding -- and that was on an informal bid. Example: Smith advised librarians to get the most for their money by bidding their business. Example: When Nesli tendered for the role of Nesli Managing Agent, there was only one applicant. Example: As a consequence, between 1996 and 1999, a large number of Victorian public library services were tendered out and subsequently managed on a contractual basis.» tomar parte en un concurso = enter + a competition ; enter + a contest .
Example: By entering the competition, winners agree to attend the award ceremony and take part in reasonable publicity, including the use of their names and photographs in any such publicity. Example: Participants will be required to obtain parental permissions before entering the contest.