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concursante

contestant

noun kohn-koor-SAHN-teh Rare

Origin: From concursar (to compete) + -ante

Also means

competitor

Usage Note

Concursante is a common-gender noun — el concursante / la concursante — used for participants in quiz shows, talent competitions, and contests. It is the standard word on Spanish television (los concursantes de Gran Hermano). Do not confuse with competidor (competitor in sport/business), which implies rivalry rather than a structured contest.

Examples

"La concursante respondió todas las preguntas correctamente."

Natural Translation

The contestant answered all the questions correctly.

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