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vencedor

ben-seh-DOR/benθeˈðor/

winner

Also: victor
NounmA2
A smiling athlete standing on a podium holding a gold trophy high in the air.

📝 In Action

El vencedor de la carrera recibió una medalla de oro.

A2

The winner of the race received a gold medal.

No hubo un vencedor claro en el debate de anoche.

B1

There wasn't a clear winner in last night's debate.

La historia siempre la escriben los vencedores.

B2

History is always written by the victors.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ganador (winner)
  • triunfador (triumpher)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • proclamarse vencedor – to be declared the winner
  • justo vencedor – fair/rightful winner

Idioms & Expressions

  • salir vencedor – to come out on top or win a struggle

winning

Also: victorious
A soccer player in a bright jersey cheering with arms raised while a soccer ball rests in the net of a goal.

📝 In Action

El equipo vencedor celebró en el vestuario.

B1

The winning team celebrated in the locker room.

Ella tiene una mentalidad vencedora.

B2

She has a winning mentality.

Fue la propuesta vencedora del concurso.

B2

It was the winning proposal of the contest.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • espíritu vencedor – winning spirit
  • gol vencedor – winning goal

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vencedor" in Spanish:

victor→victorious→winner→winning→

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👥 Word Family▼
vencer(to win/to defeat) — Verb
victoria(victory) — Noun
invicto(undefeated) — Adjective
vencimiento(expiration/deadline) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'vencer' (to defeat), which comes from the Latin 'vincĕre,' meaning 'to conquer' or 'to overcome.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: victorFrench: vainqueurItalian: vincitore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'vencedor' and 'ganador'?

They are very similar. 'Ganador' is the general word for 'winner' (like winning a prize). 'Vencedor' is slightly more formal and often implies you defeated an opponent in a battle or competition.

Does 'vencedor' only apply to sports?

No! It can be used for elections, wars, debates, or even describing someone's strong personality.

Can I use 'vencedor' as a verb?

No, 'vencedor' is a noun or adjective. To say 'to win' or 'to defeat,' use the verb 'vencer'.