Spanish word

finalista

Pronunciation

IPA/finaˈlista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)finalist

Example

Ella es la finalista del torneo.

She is the finalist in the tournament.

Illustration for finalista (finalist)

More examples

Tras la semifinal, anunció que sería finalista.

After the semifinal, she announced that she would be a finalist.

Core concept

Competitor who has reached the final round.

Common phrases

  • clasificarse como finalista

    qualify as a finalist

  • quedar finalista

    be a finalist

  • la finalista del campeonato

    the championship finalist

Similar words

clasificado: Competitor who has qualified to advance to the next round.
concursante: Person entered in a contest or competition.
participante: Person taking part in an event or activity.
contendiente: Opponent actively competing with the aim of winning.

Definition in Spanish

Competidor o participante que se clasifica para la final de un torneo, concurso u otro proceso selectivo y toma parte en la definición del ganador.

Word origin

From Spanish final plus the agent suffix -ista, with final tracing back to Latin finis 'end', so it denotes a person who reaches the final stage.

Usage tips

  • Finalista has the same form for men and women; mark gender with the article or adjectives (el/la finalista, un/una finalista).

Opposites

  • eliminadoeliminated contestantnoun

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