ganadores
“ganadores” means “winners” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
winners
Also: victors, champions
📝 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.
winning
Also: victorious
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
✏️ 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?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'ganar' (to win), which comes from a Gothic word meaning 'to strive for' or 'to covet,' combined with the suffix '-dor' which denotes a person who performs an action.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
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).