Concorro

Concorro is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Portuguese verb concorrer. It means “I compete” or “I take part in,” and is used in contexts that involve participating in a contest, race, or selection process.

Etymology and related forms: concorrer comes from Latin concurrere, formed by com- meaning together and currere meaning to run. Related nouns include concorrência (competition or concurrency), o concorrente (the competitor), and o concurso (the contest or examination). The verb’s other forms include concorres, concorre, concorremos, concorreis, and concorrem, with past and subjunctive forms such as concorri and concorra, respectively.

Usage notes: concorrer is commonly used with the preposition a to indicate competing for something, as in concorrer a uma vaga or concorrer a uma bolsa de estudos. With the preposition com it denotes competing with someone, as in concorrer com os demais candidatos. In formal or bureaucratic language, concorrer can describe eligibility or participation in processes such as concursos públicos (public exams) or licitações (tenders).

Limitations: the term concorro is not typically used as a standalone noun or name; when capitalized, it may appear as a proper noun in specific titles or brands, but it is not a standard geographic or organizational term in Portuguese-language reference works.

See also: concorrer, concorrência, concorrente, concurso, concurso público.