concorso
competition
noun kon-KOR-soh Common
Origin: Latin concursus (a running together), from concurrere
Also means
concourse, public exam
Usage Note
Concorso covers two main meanings: a competition or contest (un concorso di bellezza, 'a beauty contest') and the Italian-specific concorso pubblico — a highly competitive public-sector exam to obtain a permanent government or teaching post. Learners in Italy will encounter the latter constantly. The plural is concorsi.
Examples
"Ha vinto il concorso di musica."
Natural Translation
She won the music competition.

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