concorso
competitive exam / public competition
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/konˈkorso/
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Cultural Note
The 'concorso pubblico' is the main way to enter public sector employment in Italy, from teaching to the judiciary. These competitive exams are notoriously difficult and can take years of preparation. The system aims to ensure meritocratic hiring, though it is often criticized for being slow and bureaucratic.
📝 Example Sentences
Ha superato il concorso per diventare magistrato.
He passed the competitive exam to become a judge.
Il concorso pubblico è molto difficile.
The public competition exam is very difficult.
Mi sto preparando per un concorso statale.
I'm preparing for a government competitive exam.