victoria
standard
In Argentina "victory" is victoria, and triunfo is the word sports reporters often use for a win. The words are the same as in other Spanish-speaking countries.
Meaning: winning a contest or a match (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| victoria | standard |
| Triunfo | sports, press |
Victoria fits any win, from a football match to an election. Triunfo sounds a little more formal and shows up in headlines.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Nothing in the noun itself changes in Argentina. The local flavor comes from the surrounding speech, which uses vos and forms like ganamos with a lot of feeling in football talk.
Did you know?
- Argentine football fans sing Dale campeón to celebrate a title or an important win.
Examples in context
- Fue una gran victoria para el equipo.It was a great victory for the team.
- El triunfo llegó en el último minuto.The win came in the last minute.
Example conversation
Martín and his sister Sofía watch the end of a football match at home in Buenos Aires.
- Martín¡Qué victoria!What a victory!
- SofíaSí, el triunfo fue merecido.Yes, the win was deserved.
- MartínHoy festejamos.Today we celebrate.
