campeonato
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El equipo de baloncesto ganó el campeonato nacional.
A2The basketball team won the national championship.
El campeonato mundial de ajedrez se celebra cada dos años.
B1The world chess tournament is held every two years.
Participar en este campeonato requiere mucha disciplina.
B1Participating in this tournament requires a lot of discipline.
La final del campeonato fue increíblemente emocionante.
B2The championship final was incredibly exciting.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though many Spanish words ending in -a are feminine, 'campeonato' ends in -o and is always masculine: 'el campeonato'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "La campeonato"
Correction: El campeonato. Remember that the suffix -ato is a strong marker for masculine nouns.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding the Sport
To specify which championship, use 'de' (of): 'campeonato de fútbol' (soccer championship), 'campeonato de natación' (swimming championship).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: campeonato
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly uses 'campeonato'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'campeonato' only used for sports?
No, while it is most common in sports, 'campeonato' can refer to any large-scale organized competition, such as a chess tournament, a video game league, or a cooking contest.
What is the difference between 'campeonato' and 'torneo'?
They are very similar synonyms. 'Campeonato' often implies a longer, more structured competition (like a whole season or league), whereas 'torneo' often refers to a shorter event or bracket-style competition, but they are frequently interchangeable.