ganadora
/gah-nah-DOR-ah/
winner
A female winner (ganadora) celebrating her victory with a trophy.
ganadora(noun)
winner
?a female person who wins
victor
?more formal context for someone who triumphs
📝 In Action
La ganadora del sorteo recibirá un viaje a España.
A1The winner of the raffle will receive a trip to Spain.
Ella fue la ganadora indiscutible de la carrera.
B1She was the undisputed winner of the race.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Ending
This word ends in 'a' because it specifically refers to a female winner. If you were talking about a male winner, you would use 'ganador'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "El ganadora"
Correction: La ganadora (or El ganador). Always match the 'the' (article) with the gender of the person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Who can be a ganadora?
Use this word for any female person, from a little girl winning a board game to a woman winning an Oscar.
A winning (ganadora) medal representing a successful achievement.
ganadora(adjective)
winning
?describing a feminine object or idea that wins
successful
?having the qualities of a winner
📝 In Action
Tengo la carta ganadora.
A2I have the winning card.
Presentaron una propuesta ganadora.
B2They presented a winning proposal.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Feminine Words
Use 'ganadora' to describe things that are grammatically feminine, like 'una idea' or 'una jugada'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Metaphorical Use
Just like in English, a 'winning attitude' (actitud ganadora) doesn't mean you've already won; it means you have the mindset of someone who will.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ganadora
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ganadora' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'ganadora' for a man?
No, you should use 'ganador' for a man. 'Ganadora' is strictly for women or grammatically feminine objects.
Is 'ganadora' formal?
It is a neutral word. You can use it in a business meeting, a sports broadcast, or while playing games with friends.