concierto

/konˈθjeɾto/
nounIntermediate
general

A live musical performance, typically featuring one or more musicians or bands playing music for an audience.

El concierto duró más de dos horas.

The concert lasted more than two hours.

Compramos entradas para el concierto de rock.

We bought tickets for the rock concert.

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In Spanish, 'concierto' can also refer to a formal agreement or arrangement, but this is less common.

Collocations

concierto de rockrock concertconcierto sinfónicosymphony concertconcierto benéficocharity concert

Synonyms

Related Phrases

dar un conciertophrase
to give a concert
asistir a un conciertophrase
to attend a concert

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Concierto' is the standard term for a musical performance in Spanish. It is equivalent to 'concert' in English.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While 'concierto' can refer to a formal agreement, its primary and most common usage is for musical performances.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'concertare' (to agree, unite), from 'con-' (together) + 'certare' (to contend).

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'concierto' is most commonly used to refer to a musical performance. The term 'concierto' can also mean a formal agreement, but this usage is less frequent and more formal.

Word Breakdown

con-
together
prefix
+
-cierto
agreed, certain
root
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