victorioso
/biɡtoˈɾjoso/
The Spanish word for victorious is victorioso.
The adjective is used to describe someone or something that is being the winner.
Meaning: being the winner (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word victorioso is derived from the Latin victoriosus, which is the same root used in the English word 'victorious'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, victorioso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use victorioso for masculine singular nouns, and victoriosa for feminine singular nouns. For groups, use victoriosos for masculine plural or mixed-gender groups and victoriosas for groups consisting only of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/biɡtoˈɾjoso/
Did you know?
- While victorioso describes the state of winning, it is closely related to the word victoria, which is also a very popular female given name in Spanish-speaking cultures.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase salir victorioso to describe surviving a difficult ordeal or winning a complicated argument, rather than just a sports game.
- The Latin root of victorioso is shared with the common Spanish verb vencer, which means 'to defeat' or 'to conquer'.
Examples in context
- ¡Regresaré victorioso a esta casa!I will return to this house victorious!This sentence shows the use of victorioso to express a personal intent to return home as a winner.Tatoeba #1672067 by marcelostockle, translation #1671946 by loghaD
- Salieron victoriosos.They were victorious.This sentence demonstrates the use of victorioso to describe a group that was victorious.Tatoeba #1705510 by teskmon, translation #1618735 by CM
- El equipo ganadorThe winning team
- Celebramos una noche triunfanteWe celebrate a victorious night
- El general vencedor ganó la guerraThe victorious general won the war
- ¡Vamos a triunfar!We are going to be victorious!
- El equipo fue victorioso en la final.The team was victorious in the final.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a chess match.
- DanielCreo que hoy saldré victorioso.I think I will emerge victorious today.
- ElenaNo estés tan seguro, Daniel.Don't be so sure, Daniel.
- DanielTengo una estrategia muy buena.I have a very good strategy.
- ElenaYa veremos quién es el victorioso.We will see who is the victorious one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “victorious” translations and entries victorioso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
