Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
triunfal
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾjunˈfal/
Meaning
- adjectivetriumphant
Example
Volvió a casa con una mirada triunfal.
He returned home with a triumphant expression.
More examples
El boxeador vivió una victoria triunfal ante miles de aficionados.
The boxer had a triumphant victory before thousands of fans.
Core concept
Broad proud smile after a victory.
Common phrases
victoria triunfal
triumphant victory
entrada triunfal
triumphant entrance
Similar words
triunfante: Joyful, proud emotional state experienced after winning.
victorioso: A clear winning result or successful outcome in a contest or struggle.
orgulloso: Strong pride about oneself or someone else, felt with dignity.
eufórico: Intense elation and excitement that makes someone feel ecstatic.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa la sensación de haberse impuesto o conseguido el triunfo, destacando orgullo y celebración en la conducta o el lenguaje.
Word origin
Formed by adding the Spanish adjectival suffix -al to triunfo (from Latin triumphus), signifying a relation to victory or triumph.
Usage tips
- Contrast with triunfante, which describes someone feeling victorious, because triunfal often describes the manner, effect, or occasion of a victory rather than the internal feeling.
Other meanings
- triumphaladjective
Opposites
- derrotadodefeatedadjective
Related words
- triunfotriumphnoun
- triunfantetriumphantadjective
- triunfalmentetriumphantlyadverb