victoria
/biɡˈtoɾja/feminine
The English word "victory" is translated into Spanish as victoria.
victoria refers to the condition or state of having won a battle, a competition or having succeeded in a specific effort.
Meaning: condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort, an instance of this (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
victoria is a feminine noun. Because of this, when you want to say "the victory", you must use the feminine definite article la (la victoria) instead of the masculine el. To express the plural "victories", use victorias.
How do you pronounce it?
/biɡˈtoɾja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish sports commentary, the phrase victoria agónica is used to describe a victory achieved in the final seconds of a match.
- The word victoria shares its Latin root with the English word 'convict', as both derive from the Latin verb vincō, meaning 'to conquer'.
- In Spanish, the word victoria is not just a concept of winning, but also a common female given name. This is a direct legacy of the Roman goddess 'Victoria', who personified triumph.
Examples in context
- Esa es tu victoria.That is your victory.This sentence shows how to use victoria to indicate possession.Tatoeba #5198012 by Elyte, translation #5197242 by AlanF_US
- Aspiro a la victoria.I yearn for victory.This sentence demonstrates using victoria to express a desire or goal.Tatoeba #1302403 by hayastan, translation #1772945 by marcelostockle
- Confío en la victoria.I'm confident of victory.This sentence shows how to express confidence in victoria.Tatoeba #1283490 by hayastan, translation #1481582 by marcelostockle
- 46 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about a sports game.
- María¡No puedo creer nuestra victoria!I can't believe our victory!
- DanielFue un partido muy difícil, María.It was a very difficult game, María.
- MaríaSí, pero trabajamos duro por la victoria.Yes, but we worked hard for the victory.
- DanielAhora vamos a celebrar, Daniel.Now let's celebrate, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “victory” translations and entries victoria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries victoria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
