How to Say “Trophy” in Italian

trofeo
/troˈfɛ.o/masculine
The Italian word for trophy is trofeo.
trofeo refers to an object that rewards success.
Meaning: object rewarding success (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

trofeo is a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

The word consists of 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /troˈfɛ.o/.

Did you know?

  • The Latin term trophaeum evolved from a pile of captured enemy arms into the word trofeo, which now describes a decorative object.
  • While trofeo is the standard term, in many Italian sports contexts, you might hear people refer to a 'scudetto' if the trophy is a symbolic shield or a championship title.
  • In Italian football culture, winning a trofeo is often described using the verb conquistare, which means 'to conquer'.

Examples in context

  • Ha vinto il trofeo?
    Did you win the trophy?
    This sentence is useful for asking if someone won the trofeo.
    Tatoeba #2052997 by Guybrush88, translation #1886126 by CK
  • È un trofeo enorme.
    That's a huge trophy.
    This sentence is useful for describing the size of a trofeo.
    Tatoeba #5349493 by Guybrush88, translation #1672635 by CM
  • Ha vinto un trofeo.
    He won a trophy.
    This sentence is useful for stating that someone won a trofeo.
    Tatoeba #8492837 by Guybrush88, translation #8479820 by CH
  • Dov'è la coppa?
    Where is the trophy?
  • Ho vinto un trofeo
    I won a trophy
  • Ho vinto un premio!
    I won a trophy!
  • Ho ricevuto un premio per il mio successo sportivo.
    I received a trophy for my sports achievements.
  • La squadra ha alzato la coppa in segno di vittoria.
    The team lifted the trophy as a symbol of victory.
  • Volevo vincere il trofeo per dimostrare le mie abilità.
    I wanted to win the trophy to showcase my skills.
  • Non vedo l'ora di mostrare a tutti il mio trofeino!
    I can't wait to show off my little trophy to everyone!
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Example conversation

Chiara and Alessandro are looking at a trophy in a shop window.

  1. Chiara

    Guarda quel trofeo d'oro!
    Look at that gold trophy!
  2. Alessandro

    È bellissimo, Chiara.
    It's beautiful, Chiara.
  3. Chiara

    Sarebbe un bel trofeo per te.
    It would be a nice trophy for you.
  4. Alessandro

    Grazie, ma è troppo costoso.
    Thanks, but it is too expensive.

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