concurir

Concurir is a verb attested in some Iberian and Romance language varieties, derived from the Latin concurrere, meaning “to run together” or “to come together.” In practice, concurir appears in Spanish as a formal or literary option and, less commonly, in Portuguese where it is often regarded as archaic or regional, with modern usage favoring concorrer (to compete) or concordar (to agree).

In Spanish, concurir has historically carried senses such as to occur at the same time, to come together for a common purpose, or to attend an event. It can also express agreement or concurrence with an opinion in formal writing. In Portuguese, concurir shares similar core meanings—coinciding events, contributing factors, or agreeing with a statement—but is far less common in contemporary speech, where more standard verbs are preferred.

Usage and registers vary by dialect. In Spanish-language texts, concurir tends to appear in legal, historical, or literary contexts and may be found in classical or scholarly works. In Portuguese, the verb survives mainly in older or more formal registers, with many speakers preferring alternatives such as concorrer or concordar in everyday communication.

Conjugation, when used, follows typical -ir verb patterns in the respective language, with tense forms paralleling other regular -ir verbs. Because concurir is infrequent in modern usage, grammars and dictionaries often note its rarity and regional distribution, advising readers to consult up-to-date language references for current forms and accepted contexts.

See also: concurrency, concur (in English), concourse, concordar, concorrer.