concurrir

Concurrir is a Spanish verb with several related senses. It can mean to occur or happen in conjunction with other events, to attend or participate in an activity, or to contribute or supply resources toward a common purpose. The term derives from Latin concurrere, literally “to run together,” from con- “together” and currere “to run.”

Usage notes

When referring to time or events, concurrir expresses coincidence or simultaneity, as in dos hechos que concurren (two events that occur at the same time). To indicate participation, one can use phrases like concurrir a una reunión (to attend a meeting) or concurrir en un proyecto (to take part in a project). To indicate providing resources, concurrir with funds or other means is common, as in concurrir con fondos. The verb is transitive and can take different prepositions depending on meaning, such as a (to attend), en (to participate in), or con (to contribute).

Conjugation and form

Concurrir is a regular -ir verb. Present indicative forms: concurro, concurres, concurre, concurrimos, concurrís, concurren. Pretérito perfecto simple: concurrí, concurriste, concurrió, concurrieron. Imperfect: concurría, concurrías, concurría, concurríamos, concurríais, concurrían. Subjunctive present: concurra, concurras, concurra, concurramos, concurráis, concurran. Related nouns include concurrencia (concurrence, attendance, or convergence) and concurrente (adj., meaning concurrent). The term is common in both Iberian and Latin American Spanish and contrasts with otros verbs like coincidir (to coincide in time) or participar (to participate) depending on nuance.