torneo
/toɾˈneo/masculine
The English word "tournament" is translated into Spanish as torneo.
torneo is a masculine noun used to describe a series of games.
Meaning: series of games (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of torneo is torneos.
How do you pronounce it?
/toɾˈneo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, a torneo relámpago is a 'lightning tournament', referring to a competition completed in a single day.
- The ancient Greek word tórnos, which is the ancestor of torneo, originally referred to a circular instrument or a compass used for drawing circles.
- Many Spanish-speaking countries refer to the 'World Cup' as la Copa del Mundo rather than a torneo mundial, prioritizing the trophy 'copa' over the event format.
Examples in context
- Patricia organizará el torneo.Patricia will organize the tournament.This sentence shows how to use torneo in the context of organizing an event.Tatoeba #1297968 by marcelostockle, translation #35126 by CN
- Tom vio el torneo de voleibol.Tom watched the volleyball tournament.This sentence shows how to use torneo when referring to a volleyball competition.Tatoeba #10192552 by Seael, translation #10192545 by Hybrid
- Veinte equipos entraron al torneo.Twenty teams entered the tournament.This sentence shows how to use torneo when describing teams entering a competition.Tatoeba #2188311 by marcelostockle, translation #72977 by CK
- Participaré en el torneo de ajedrez este fin de semana.I will participate in the chess tournament this weekend.
- ¡Vamos a organizar un torneíto de fútbol!Let's organize a little soccer tournament!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a sports event at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Vas a participar en el torneo?Are you going to participate in the tournament?
- AlejandroSí, soy el capitán del equipo.Yes, I am the captain of the team.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! El torneo será muy divertido.That's great! The tournament will be very fun.
- AlejandroEspero que ganemos el primer premio.I hope we win the first prize.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tournament” translations and entries torneo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries torneo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
