Spanish word

triunfador

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾjunfaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwinner

Example

El triunfador recibió el trofeo.

The winner received the trophy.

Illustration for triunfador (winner)

More examples

Tras la final, el público aplaudió al triunfador.

After the final, the audience applauded the winner.

Core concept

Person on the top podium holding a trophy.

Common phrases

  • ser un triunfador

    be a winner

  • el triunfador

    the winner

Similar words

ganador: Wins a game, match, or direct contest as the immediate victor.
campeón: Becomes the champion of a tournament or organized competition and holds the title.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que obtiene la victoria o alcanza un éxito notable en una competición, proyecto o situación.

Word origin

Formed from the verb triunfar 'to triumph' plus the agentive suffix -dor, ultimately from Latin triumphare via Greek thriambos meaning 'triumph'.

Usage tips

  • Often contrasts with ganador: ganador names the match winner, while triunfador emphasizes notable or symbolic success and commonly appears in set phrases like 'salir triunfador'.

Other meanings

  • achievernoun

Opposites

  • perdedorlosernoun
  • fracasadofailurenoun

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