o campeão tem nome
/ˈɔ kɐ̃.piˈɐ̃w̃ ˈtẽj̃ ˈno.mʲ/word by word
The English phrase "the champion has a name" is translated into Portuguese as o campeão tem nome.
This phrase is used idiomatically to announce that a winner has been determined or to express certainty about who will win.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 6 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA transcription is /ˈɔ kɐ̃.piˈɐ̃w̃ ˈtẽj̃ ˈno.mʲ/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, calling someone a campeão is often used as an affectionate or encouraging nickname for a child, regardless of whether they have won a competition.
- The word campeão traces back to the Latin campus, meaning 'level ground'. This refers to the open fields where fighters and athletes once competed.
- In Brazil, o campeão tem nome is a common trope used by sports commentators to build dramatic tension before revealing a winner.
Examples in context
- Parabéns, alunos! Lembrem-se, o campeão tem um nome.Congratulations, students! Remember, the champion has a name.
- Sei lá, o vencedor tem um nome, né?I dunno, but the winner has a name, right?
- Finalmente, o campeão tem nome!Finally, the champion has a name!
- Depois da final, o campeão tem nome.After the final, the champion has a name.
- Com essa vitória, o campeão tem nome.With this victory, the champion has a name.
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are watching a sports final together.
- CamilaOlha esse gol, Felipe!Look at this goal, Felipe!
- FelipeEle é imbatível hoje.He is unbeatable today.
- CamilaCom certeza, o campeão tem nome.For sure, the champion has a name.
- FelipeEu concordo totalmente, Camila.I totally agree, Camila.
