Contestants Meaning in English
word · lemma: contestant
/kənˈtɛstənts/
kuhn-TES-tuhnts
/kəntˈɛstənts/
kuhn-TES-tuhnts
Definition
People who compete in a contest or competition, such as a game show, talent show, or sports event.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural, refers to people actively trying to win. Common in game shows, sports, or any competitive setting. Similar words: "participants" (can be any attendee), "competitors" (more for sports). Do not confuse with "judges" or "hosts".
Spanish: concursantes - participantesPortuguese (BR): concorrentes - participantesPortuguese (PT): concorrentes - participantesChinese (Simplified): 参赛者 - 选手Chinese (Traditional): 參賽者 - 選手Hindi: प्रतियोगीArabic: المتنافسون - المشاركونBengali: প্রতিযোগীRussian: участники - конкурсантыJapanese: 出場者 - コンテスト参加者Vietnamese: thí sinhKorean: 참가자 - 도전자Turkish: yarışmacıUrdu: مقابلہ کرنے والےIndonesian: peserta - kontestan
Example Sentences
There are five contestants in the final round.
basic
The contestants stood on stage, waiting for the results.
basic
Each contestant introduced themselves before the show began.
basic
These contestants have trained for months to be here.
natural
The host asked the contestants about their hobbies and dreams.
natural
All the contestants cheered for the winner at the end of the competition.
natural