semifinal
“semifinal” means “semifinal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
semifinal
Also: semi
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Mi equipo de fútbol ganó la semifinal ayer.
A2My soccer team won the semifinal yesterday.
Las entradas para la semifinal ya están agotadas.
B1The tickets for the semifinal are already sold out.
Fue una semifinal muy emocionante con muchos goles.
B2It was a very exciting semifinal with many goals.
semifinal
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Estamos en la fase semifinal del concurso de cocina.
B1We are in the semifinal phase of the cooking contest.
El encuentro semifinal será el próximo martes.
B2The semifinal match will be next Tuesday.
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¿Cómo se dice 'the semifinals' en español?
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📚 Etymology▼
Combination of the Latin prefix 'semi-' (meaning half) and the word 'finalis' (meaning relating to an end).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'la semifinal' or 'el semifinal'?
It is always 'la semifinal'. It's a feminine noun in Spanish.
Does it have an accent mark?
No, 'semifinal' does not have an accent mark. The stress naturally falls on the last syllable: 'nal'.
How do you shorten it in casual conversation?
Spanish speakers often just say 'la semi'. For example: '¿Viste la semi de ayer?' (Did you see the semi yesterday?)