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How to Say "triumph" in Spanish

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triunfo

TREE-oon-foh/ˈtɾiunfo/

nounB1general
Use 'triunfo' for a general, significant success or victory, often in a competitive context like sports or a major personal achievement.
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.

Examples

El equipo celebró el triunfo con una fiesta enorme.

The team celebrated the victory with a huge party.

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

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

Obtener la beca fue un triunfo personal para ella.

Getting the scholarship was a personal triumph for her.

Gender Check

Remember that 'triunfo' is a masculine noun, so you must always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el triunfo'.

victoria

bik-TO-ree-ah/bikˈto.ɾja/

nounA1general
Choose 'victoria' when emphasizing the overcoming of significant challenges or difficulties to achieve a win, highlighting the struggle involved.
A smiling, triumphant character stands on a small, simple winner's podium, holding a large, shiny gold trophy high above their head.

Examples

El equipo celebró una gran victoria después del partido.

The team celebrated a great victory after the match.

La victoria sobre la enfermedad fue su mayor logro.

The triumph over the illness was her greatest achievement.

Necesitamos esta victoria para pasar a la final.

We need this win to get to the final.

Always Feminine

'Victoria' is always a feminine noun, so you must use the feminine articles 'la' (the) or 'una' (a/an) before it, and feminine adjectives to describe it (e.g., 'una victoria clara', a clear victory).

éxito

nounA2general
Employ 'éxito' to describe a successful outcome or achievement, particularly when referring to events, projects, or endeavors that went very well.

Examples

La conferencia fue un gran éxito.

The conference was a great success.

Triunfo vs. Éxito

Learners often confuse 'triunfo' and 'éxito'. Remember that 'triunfo' implies a victory or a decisive win, while 'éxito' is broader and can refer to any successful outcome or achievement, like a well-received event.

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