torneo
“torneo” means “tournament” in Spanish (series of sporting contests).
tournament, competition
Also: championship
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Mi hermano ganó el torneo de ajedrez de la escuela.
A2My brother won the school's chess tournament.
Todos los equipos se preparan para el torneo de verano.
B1All the teams are preparing for the summer competition.
El club está organizando un gran torneo eliminatorio este mes.
B2The club is organizing a big knockout tournament this month.
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This word comes from the Old French word 'tornei', which originally described the medieval sport of jousting—a series of contests for knights on horseback. The meaning broadened over time to include any organized series of competitions.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (in its French form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'torneo' only used for physical sports?
No, 'torneo' is used for any structured competition, including video games ('torneo de eSports'), board games ('torneo de ajedrez'), and even intellectual contests.