triunfo
/TREE-oon-foh/
triumph
A moment of glory, representing triunfo (triumph) as a general success or victory.
triunfo(noun)
triumph
?general success or victory
,victory
?especially in sports or competition
success
?achievement of a goal
📝 In Action
El equipo celebró el triunfo con una fiesta enorme.
A2The team celebrated the victory with a huge party.
Su mayor triunfo fue terminar la universidad mientras trabajaba a tiempo completo.
B1His greatest triumph was finishing university while working full-time.
Obtener la beca fue un triunfo personal para ella.
B2Getting the scholarship was a personal triumph for her.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'triunfo' is a masculine noun, so you must always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el triunfo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Éxito'
'Triunfo' often implies a greater struggle or a more decisive victory than the general word 'éxito' (success).
The action of winning: triunfo (I triumph).
triunfo(verb)
I triumph
?1st person singular present indicative
,I win
?1st person singular present indicative
📝 In Action
Yo siempre triunfo cuando me esfuerzo mucho.
A2I always win when I put in a lot of effort.
En la vida, yo triunfo sobre mis miedos.
B1In life, I triumph over my fears.
💡 Grammar Points
Simple Regularity
'Triunfar' is a perfectly regular verb, meaning it follows the standard '-ar' patterns, making it easy to learn once you know the basic endings.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Sobre'
To say you win over something (like a difficulty or competitor), use the preposition 'sobre': 'Triunfo sobre el miedo' (I triumph over fear).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: triunfo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'triunfo' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'triunfo' only used for big, important wins?
While it often implies a significant victory, you can use 'triunfo' for any major success, from winning a championship to overcoming a difficult personal challenge. It has a slightly more formal or dramatic feel than 'victoria' (victory) or 'éxito' (success).
How do I say 'triumphant'?
The adjective form is 'triunfal' (triumphal) or 'triunfador/a' (meaning victorious or a winner). Choose 'triunfador/a' when describing a person.