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campeón

/kam-peh-OHN/

champion

A joyful figure standing on the top tier of a winner's podium, holding a large golden trophy high above their head, surrounded by colorful confetti.

A 'campeón' is the winner of a contest or league.

campeón(noun)

mA2

champion

?

winner of a contest or league

Also:

winner

?

general contest

📝 In Action

El equipo local es el campeón de la liga de baloncesto.

A2

The local team is the champion of the basketball league.

Mi hermano es el campeón de los videojuegos en nuestra casa.

A1

My brother is the video game champion in our house.

El boxeador se mantuvo campeón mundial por cinco años.

B1

The boxer remained world champion for five years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ser campeón – to be champion
  • campeón olímpico – Olympic champion

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Change

Since 'campeón' refers to a person, its ending changes based on gender. Use 'campeón' for masculine people and 'campeona' for feminine people.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Titles

Mistake: "Usar 'campeonato' para decir 'champion'."

Correction: Use 'campeón' (the person) or 'campeona' (the person). 'Campeonato' means the event or the title itself, like 'championship'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Adjective Use

You can use 'campeón' informally as an adjective to mean 'the best' or 'excellent,' especially in Latin America: '¡Qué carro campeón!' (What a fantastic car!)

A strong, protective adult figure standing firmly and holding a simple wooden shield, positioned defensively in front of a smaller, vulnerable figure.

When used to mean 'defender,' 'campeón' refers to an advocate for a cause or person.

campeón(noun)

mB1

defender

?

advocate for a cause or person

Also:

proponent

?

someone who supports an idea

📝 In Action

Ella es una campeona de los derechos humanos y nunca se rinde.

B1

She is a champion (defender) of human rights and never gives up.

Necesitamos un campeón que luche contra la corrupción.

C1

We need an advocate who will fight against corruption.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • defensor (defender)
  • paladín (paladin/heroic defender)

Common Collocations

  • campeón de la justicia – champion of justice

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Meaning

This meaning uses 'campeón' as a metaphor. You are calling the person a 'winner' because they are succeeding in defending something important, even if no formal competition took happens.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: campeón

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'campeón' in its figurative sense (as a defender of a cause)?

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Word Family

campeona(female champion) - noun
campeonato(championship) - noun
campeonar(to win a championship) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cómo se dice 'champion' si la persona es mujer?

If the champion is a woman, you must use the feminine form: 'campeona.' The meaning is exactly the same, but the ending changes to match the person's gender.

¿Puedo usar 'campeón' para describir algo que no es una persona?

Yes, especially in informal conversation. You can say '¡Qué gol campeón!' (What a champion goal!) to mean it was excellent or perfect. It acts like an adjective meaning 'great' or 'the best.'