ganadores
/gah-nah-DOH-rehs/
winners
The word 'ganadores' refers to the winners who have successfully won a competition.
ganadores(noun)
winners
?people who have won a competition or prize
victors
?more formal term for those who win
,champions
?often used in the context of tournaments
📝 In Action
Los ganadores del torneo recibieron un trofeo de oro.
A2The winners of the tournament received a gold trophy.
Anunciarán a los ganadores al final de la gala.
B1They will announce the winners at the end of the gala.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Mixed Group' Rule
Use 'ganadores' when referring to a group of men or a mixed group of men and women. If the group is exclusively female, use 'ganadoras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "Using 'los ganadores' for a group of only women."
Correction: Use 'las ganadoras' when there are no men in the group.
⭐ Usage Tips
Broad Usage
This word isn't just for sports; use it for lottery winners, election victors, or even someone who won an argument.
As an adjective, 'ganadores' describes something that is winning or associated with victory.
ganadores(adjective)
winning
?describing something that has won or is likely to win
victorious
?describing a successful effort or group
📝 In Action
Tengo los números ganadores de la lotería.
A2I have the winning lottery numbers.
Esa fue una estrategia ganadora.
B1That was a winning strategy.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Matching
Since 'ganadores' is plural, the thing it describes must also be plural (like 'números' or 'tickets').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ganadores
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about a group containing 10 women and 1 man who won a prize, which word should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ganadores' only mean people who win at sports?
Not at all! It refers to anyone who wins anything, including the lottery, an election, a Nobel Prize, or even a board game at home.
What is the singular form of 'ganadores'?
The singular form is 'ganador' (for a male) or 'ganadora' (for a female).