Spanish word

victoria

Pronunciation

IPA/bikˈtoɾja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounvictory

Example

¡Qué victoria tan inesperada!

What an unexpected victory!

Illustration for victoria (victory)

More examples

Lograron la victoria en el último minuto.

They achieved victory at the last minute.

Core concept

A raised trophy on a pedestal.

Common phrases

  • lograr la victoria

    achieve victory

  • conseguir la victoria

    obtain victory

  • celebrar la victoria

    celebrate victory

Similar words

triunfo: A decisive victory won by beating an opponent in a match or contest.
éxito: The successful realization of a desired result or plan.
logro: An achievement reached through sustained effort or planning.

Definition in Spanish

Resultado en el que una persona o un grupo supera a otro en una competencia, lucha o elección, obteniendo el triunfo.

Word origin

From Latin victōria, related to victor 'winner' and the verb vincere 'to conquer', originally naming the act or state of overcoming an opponent.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish speakers often use the verb ganar for 'to win', while victoria is used to highlight the final result in sports, elections, or headlines.

Opposites

Related words

  • victoriosovictoriousadjective
  • victoriosamentevictoriouslyadverb

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