campeones
/kampeones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "champions" can be translated into Spanish as campeones.
campeones is used to refer to people or teams that have won a competition or a championship.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is campeón. If you are referring to a single female champion, use the feminine singular form campeona. For a group of female champions, use the feminine plural form campeonas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kampeones/
Did you know?
- While it means 'champion', the word campeón can also be used sarcastically to call someone a 'genius' or a 'pro' when they have actually made a silly mistake.
- The word campeón shares a common root with the English word 'campus'. Both derive from the Latin 'campus', meaning a 'field' or 'plain' where contests and military exercises were held.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone a campeón is a common way to praise a child or a friend for a job well done, even if no official competition took place.
Examples in context
- No somos los campeones.We're not the champions.This sentence is useful for expressing that one is not the champions using campeones.Tatoeba #5566664 by swyter, translation #5088066 by CK
- Ellos son campeones académicos.They're academic champions.This sentence is useful for describing academic champions using campeones.Tatoeba #1386230 by marcelostockle, translation #680493 by Source_VOA
- Somos los campeones, amigo.We are the champions, my friend.This sentence is useful for declaring that one is the champions using campeones.Tatoeba #11448751 by carlosalberto, translation #11448748 by carlosalberto
- Los vencedores del torneo recibieron un trofeo magnífico.The victors of the tournament received a magnificent trophy.
- Los triunfadores de la competencia fueron ovacionados por la multitud.The champions of the competition were cheered by the crowd.
- ¡Los tetracampeones del campeonato de baloncesto son un verdadero ejemplo de dedicación!The four-time champions of the basketball championship are a true example of dedication!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are celebrating their soccer team's victory.
- Mateo¡Ganamos el torneo, somos los campeones!We won the tournament, we are the champions!
- SofíaSí, Mateo, nosotros somos los campeones ahora.Yes, Mateo, we are the champions now.
- Mateo¿Dónde están los otros campeones?Where are the other champions?
- SofíaEstán celebrando en el campo, Sofía.They are celebrating on the field, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
