torneos
/toɾneos/from spelling rules
The English word "tournaments" is translated into Spanish as torneos.
The term refers to a series of contests between a number of competitors, one after another, until a winner is decided.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, certamen is a formal term used primarily in academic or cultural contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is torneo, while the plural form is torneos.
How do you pronounce it?
/toɾneos/
Did you know?
- If you are watching a tournament that is highly intense or high-stakes, a commentator might describe it as a torneo de infarto, literally a 'heart attack tournament'.
- The word torneo shares the same Latin root as the English word 'turn', reflecting the original medieval custom of knights 'turning' or rotating in a series of bouts.
- The word certamen is not just formal but is often used for beauty pageants or poetry competitions, which would be oddly described as torneos in English.
Examples in context
- Conocer la historia de los grandes juegos y los grandes torneos nos hace más interesados en comprender el fascinante juego del ajedrez.Knowing the history of big games and big tournaments makes us more interested in understanding the fascinating game of chess.This sentence shows how knowing the history of big games and big torneos can increase interest in chess.Tatoeba #9980959 by carlosalberto, translation #9980957 by carlosalberto
- Magnus Carlsen es conocido como uno de los mayores talentos del ajedrez que jamás haya existido. Se convirtió en gran maestro a la edad de 13 años, 4 meses y 27 días. Ha ganado numerosos torneos y ha sido el jugador número uno del mundo de forma continua desde 2011.Magnus Carlsen is known as one of the biggest chess talents that ever lived. He became a grandmaster at the age of 13 years, 4 months, and 27 days. He has won numerous tournaments and has been the world's number one player continuously since 2011.This sentence describes how Magnus Carlsen has won numerous torneos.Tatoeba #10512797 by carlosalberto, translation #10512785 by carlosalberto
- Debido a la falta de apoyo gubernamental al deporte, dice Rafael Leitão, el ajedrecista profesional en Brasil no tiene ninguna estabilidad financiera. Entonces, si quieres tomarte el ajedrez en serio, debes viajar todo el tiempo a Europa y Estados Unidos para jugar en los grandes torneos.Due to the lack of government support for sport, says Rafael Leitão, the professional chess player in Brazil has no financial stability at all. So, if you want to take chess seriously, you need to travel all the time to Europe and the United States to play in the big tournaments.This sentence explains that professional players may need to travel to participate in big torneos.Tatoeba #9965694 by carlosalberto, translation #9965689 by carlosalberto
- El equipo participará en varios torneos internacionales este añoThe team will participate in several international tournaments this year
- Habrá una competencia de tenis de mesa en el torneo deportivoThere will be a table tennis competition in the sports tournament
- Participaremos en las justas interuniversitarias de debateWe will participate in the interuniversity debate tournament
- Vamos a jugar un torneíto de fútbol en el parqueWe are going to play a small soccer tournament in the park
- El barrio organiza campeonatos de ajedrez todos los veranosThe neighborhood organizes chess tournaments every summer
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about their hobbies.
- MaríaHola Mateo, ¿participas en torneos de tenis?Hello Mateo, do you participate in tennis tournaments?
- MateoSí, juego en varios torneos locales cada año.Yes, I play in several local tournaments every year.
- María¡Qué bien! ¿Has ganado algunos de esos torneos?That's great! Have you won some of those tournaments?
- MateoSolo gané uno hace dos años.I only won one two years ago.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
