trofeos
/tɾofeos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'trophies' is translated into Spanish as trofeos.
trofeos is the standard term for trophies in Spanish. premios (awards) can encompass the idea of trophies and is commonly used when discussing academic achievements or formal recognition.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾofeos/
Did you know?
- While trofeos refers to the objects, Spanish speakers use the word palmarés to describe the entire collective history of trophies and titles won by a person or a club.
- While trofeos refers to the physical object, the word trofeo can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a person someone is 'showing off', similar to 'prize catch' in English.
- The phrase llevarse el trofeo (to take the trophy) is frequently used idiomatically to describe someone who has the most extreme version of a negative trait, similar to saying someone 'wins the prize' for being the worst.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene un armario lleno de trofeos que ganó en competencias.Tom has a closet full of trophies that he won at competitions.Tatoeba #3523414 by marcelostockle, translation #3062212 by Hybrid
- Cuando entré en su casa, me quedé sorprendido al ver tantos trofeos. Fue un gran deportista, lástima que la edad le haya impedido seguir.When I went into his house, I was stunned by all the trophies. He was a great athlete. What a shame that age kept him from continuing.Tatoeba #2403591 by Shishir, translation #10056351 by DJ_Saidez
- La apropiación de mujeres comienza en los estadios inferiores de la cultura bárbara aparentemente con la aprehensión de cautivas. La razón originaria de la captura y apropiación de mujeres parece haber sido su utilidad como trofeos.The ownership of women begins in the lower barbarian stages of culture, apparently with the seizure of female captives. The original reason for the seizure and appropriation of women seems to have been their usefulness as trophies.Tatoeba #1417199 by hayastan, translation #425482 by Scott
- El equipo ganador recibirá trofeos al final del torneo.The winning team will receive trophies at the end of the tournament.
- ¡El equipo levantó la copa de campeón con orgullo!The team proudly lifted the champion's trophy!
- Gané unos trofeítos en el torneo de videojuegos de la feria.I won some little trophies at the video game tournament in the fair.
- Los atletas españoles se esfuerzan por ganar los galardones más prestigiosos.Spanish athletes strive to win the most prestigious trophies.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at a display in a sports club.
- Alejandro¿Viste cuántos trofeos tiene el equipo?Did you see how many trophies the team has?
- MaríaSí, son trofeos impresionantes, Alejandro.Yes, they are impressive trophies, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿crees que son de oro?María, do you think they are gold?
- MaríaParece que son de metal brillante.It looks like they are made of shiny metal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
