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trofeo

tro-FEH-oh/tɾoˈfeo/

“trofeo” means “trophy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

trophy

Also: award
NounmA2
A shiny gold trophy cup with two handles sitting on a wooden base.

📝 In Action

El capitán levantó el trofeo después del partido.

A2

The captain lifted the trophy after the game.

Tengo mis trofeos de natación en una estantería.

A2

I have my swimming trophies on a shelf.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • premio (prize/award)
  • copa (cup (specifically for sports))

Common Collocations

  • ganar un trofeo – to win a trophy
  • entregar un trofeo – to hand over/present a trophy
  • vitrina de trofeos – trophy cabinet

trophy

Also: memento
NounmB2
A large blue ribbon with a gold medal in the center.

📝 In Action

Esa cicatriz es un trofeo de su valentía.

B2

That scar is a trophy of his bravery.

El cazador exhibía sus trofeos en la pared.

B2

The hunter displayed his trophies on the wall.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • botín (booty/loot)
  • recuerdo (souvenir/memory)

Common Collocations

  • trofeo de caza – hunting trophy
  • trofeo de guerra – war trophy

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "trofeo" in Spanish:

award→memento→trophy→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: trofeo

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I won a trophy'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
premiar(to award) — Verb
premio(prize) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'tropaion,' which was a monument built on the spot where an enemy turned and fled in battle. It traveled through Latin as 'tropaeum' before becoming 'trofeo' in Spanish.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: trophyFrench: trophéeItalian: trofeo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'trofeo' used for money prizes?

Usually no. For money or general awards, 'premio' is the better word. 'Trofeo' specifically implies a physical object like a cup or medal.

How do you make 'trofeo' plural?

Just add an 's' to the end: 'trofeos'.