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triunfo

TREE-oon-fohˈtɾiunfo

“triunfo” means “triumph” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

triumph, victory

Also: success
NounmB1
Spain
A storybook illustration showing a person standing on the highest step of a winner's podium, holding a gold cup high above their head, signifying victory.

📝 In Action

El equipo celebró el triunfo con una fiesta enorme.

A2

The team celebrated the victory with a huge party.

Su mayor triunfo fue terminar la universidad mientras trabajaba a tiempo completo.

B1

His greatest triumph was finishing university while working full-time.

Obtener la beca fue un triunfo personal para ella.

B2

Getting the scholarship was a personal triumph for her.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • cantar victoria / cantar el triunfo – to celebrate victory prematurely
  • un rotundo triunfo – a resounding success

Idioms & Expressions

  • triunfo moral – a moral victory (winning despite losing the main objective)

I triumph, I win

VerbA2regular ar
A storybook illustration of a determined runner breaking through a red finish line tape, demonstrating the act of winning a race.
past Participletriunfado
gerundtriunfando
infinitivetriunfar

📝 In Action

Yo siempre triunfo cuando me esfuerzo mucho.

A2

I always win when I put in a lot of effort.

En la vida, yo triunfo sobre mis miedos.

B1

In life, I triumph over my fears.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

él/ella/ustedtriunfara
yotriunfara
ellos/ellas/ustedestriunfaran
tútriunfaras
vosotrostriunfarais
nosotrostriunfáramos

present

él/ella/ustedtriunfe
yotriunfe
ellos/ellas/ustedestriunfen
tútriunfes
vosotrostriunféis
nosotrostriunfemos

indicative

imperfect

él/ella/ustedtriunfaba
yotriunfaba
ellos/ellas/ustedestriunfaban
tútriunfabas
vosotrostriunfabais
nosotrostriunfábamos

present

él/ella/ustedtriunfa
yotriunfo
ellos/ellas/ustedestriunfan
tútriunfas
vosotrostriunfáis
nosotrostriunfamos

preterite

él/ella/ustedtriunfó
yotriunfé
ellos/ellas/ustedestriunfaron
tútriunfaste
vosotrostriunfasteis
nosotrostriunfamos
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "triunfo" in Spanish:

i triumph→i win→success→triumph→victory→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: triunfo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'triunfo' as a noun?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
triunfar(to triumph/to win) — Verb
triunfal(triumphal) — Adjective
triunfador(winner/victorious) — Noun / Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
junfomimo
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *triumphus*, which referred to the ceremonial parade granted to a Roman general after a great victory. The concept of a grand, public success has remained in the Spanish word.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: triumphPortuguese: triunfo

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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.