campeão
/kɐ̃.piˈɐ̃w̃/masculine
The English phrase 'champion' is translated into Portuguese as campeão.
A campeão is someone who has been winner in a contest.
Meaning: someone who has been winner in a contest (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form campeão when referring to a male champion or a mixed group of champions. Use the feminine form campeã when referring specifically to a female champion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form is campeões and the feminine plural form is campeãs. The feminine form of the noun is campeã.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kɐ̃.piˈɐ̃w̃/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word 'campus', which many students use in English, is the direct Latin root for the 'field' where a campeão would originally have fought.
- When a sports team wins a title, fans often shout É campeão!, which literally means 'It is champion!' rather than 'We are the champions'.
- In Portuguese, if you call someone a campeão in a certain context, you are often acknowledging their stamina or ability to endure a difficult situation.
Examples in context
- Ele é o campeão.He is the champion.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'He is the champion' using campeão.Tatoeba #4256082 by ajdavidl, translation #4256075 by BEASY8
- Ele é campeão de tênis.He is a tennis champion.This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'He is a tennis champion' using campeão.Tatoeba #5333316 by carlosalberto, translation #291868 by CK
- Você é o campeão, não é?You're the champion, aren't you?This sentence is useful for showing how to say 'You're the champion, aren't you?' using campeão.Tatoeba #1920382 by alexmarcelo, translation #1912002 by CK
- Ele é o campeãoHe is the champion
- Parabéns ao vencedorCongratulations to the champion
- Ela é a triunfadora incontestávelShe is the undisputed champion
- Ela é a maiorShe is the greatest
- O atleta foi coroado como o campeão do torneio.The athlete was crowned the champion of the tournament.
- Parabéns pelo jogo incrível, campeãzinha!Congratulations on the amazing game, little champion!
- 36 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are talking about a soccer tournament.
- FelipeO time dele é o novo campeão.His team is the new champion.
- BeatrizParabéns para o grande campeão!Congratulations to the great champion!
- FelipeEle jogou como um verdadeiro campeão.He played like a true champion.
- BeatrizEle merece essa vitória.He deserves this victory.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “champion” translations and entries campeão, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campeão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
