Spanish word

torneo

Pronunciation

IPA/toɾˈneo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountournament

Example

¿Vas al torneo este fin de semana?

Are you going to the tournament this weekend?

Illustration for torneo (tournament)

More examples

El equipo local ganó el torneo el domingo.

The local team won the tournament on Sunday.

Core concept

Organized competition with successive rounds that culminate in a champion.

Common phrases

  • participar en el torneo

    participate in the tournament

  • ganar el torneo

    win the tournament

  • torneo de fútbol

    football tournament

Similar words

competición: Event or contest where individuals or teams compete for ranking, prizes, or recognition.
campeonato: Competition held specifically to decide a champion or award a title.

Definition in Spanish

Serie de encuentros deportivos o de juegos entre competidores, a menudo organizada en formato de eliminación o por fases para determinar un campeón.

Word origin

Via Old French torneo from Latin tornare 'to turn', the term originally described contests arranged in successive turns or rounds.

Usage tips

  • Torneo is used for sporting events and for non-sport competitions like debate, chess, or esports, so the surrounding words usually show what kind of tournament is meant.

Other meanings

  • competitionnoun
  • championshipnoun

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