This is the 1533rd most frequent Catalan word.
certamen
A competition or contest.
The word 'certamen' is used here to denote a formal competition, specifically in the literary field.
Hem assistit a un certamen literari aquesta tarda.
We attended a literary competition this afternoon.
In this sentence, 'certamen' refers to a recurring organized event aimed at competing or showcasing talents.
El certamen anual hauria de tenir més participants aquest any.
The annual contest should have more participants this year.
Here, 'certamen' emphasizes the lively and engaging nature of the competition as perceived by the audience.