Spanish word

triunfo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɾjunfo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvictory

Example

Celebramos el triunfo del equipo.

We celebrated the team's victory.

Illustration for triunfo (victory)

More examples

Tras mucho esfuerzo, consiguió el triunfo esperado.

After much effort, they obtained the expected victory.

Core concept

Runner breaking the finish tape with arms raised.

Common phrases

  • celebrar el triunfo

    celebrate the victory

  • asegurar el triunfo

    secure the victory

  • obtener el triunfo

    obtain the victory

Similar words

victoria: A clear win in a match or battle that results from defeating an opponent.
éxito: A successful outcome when a plan or goal goes well.
logro: An achievement that comes after sustained effort or a long process.

Definition in Spanish

Resultado de superar una dificultad o un adversario, considerado como un logro importante.

Word origin

Spanish triunfo comes from Latin triumphus, the Roman victory procession, and it now names an important personal or collective success.

Usage tips

  • Triunfo often sounds formal or public, so speakers choose ganar, vencer, lograr, or conseguir for ordinary wins or personal achievements.

Other meanings

  • successnoun
  • winnoun

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