concurren

Concurren is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb concurrir. Concurrir has several related senses, including to occur or happen, to come together or meet, and to attend or participate in an event. The particular meaning of concurren depends on context, making it a versatile form in everyday and formal language.

Etymology and form: Concurrir derives from Latin concurrere, formed by con- (“together”) and currere (“to run”). In Spanish, the verb is conjugated like other -ir verbs, with the standard present indicative forms: yo concurro, tú concurres, él concurre, nosotros concurrimos, vosotros concurrís, ellos concurren.

Usage notes: Concurren is used when the subject is plural. It can describe simultaneous events, attendance, or participation. For example, “Las dos conferencias concurren a la misma hora” means both conferences occur at the same time, while “Los estudiantes concurren a la reunión” means the students attend the meeting. In architectural or planning contexts, “concurren” can convey that multiple factors or stakeholders come together to influence an outcome.

Related terms: Concurrencia (noun) refers to concurrence or overlap, and concurrir can be used in more formal or technical registers to emphasize meeting of events, causes, or participants.

See also: Concurrence, a related term in Spanish and other languages that covers the idea of things happening at the same time or coming together, and the noun concurrencia, used to describe overlapping or joint participation.

In sum, concurren is a standard Spanish verb form signaling that a plural subject either attends an event or that multiple events or factors occur together, with nuance shaped by context.