How to Say “Winner” in Mexican Spanish

ganador
masculine
A winner in Mexican Spanish is ganador, or ganadora for a woman. For a champion of a tournament use campeón or campeona.
Meaning: person who wins (noun)

Ways to say it

“Winner” in Mexican
Mexican Note
ganador masculine
ganadora feminine
campeón champion

In a lottery or a prize draw you say el ganador del sorteo. In a game with friends ¡Ganó! means "he won".

How does it change in a sentence?

The word agrees with the person: el ganador, la ganadora, los ganadores.

When do people say it?

In the Mexican game Lotería, the player who completes a card shouts ¡Lotería! or ¡Buena! to claim the win.

Did you know?

  • Lotería is played with picture cards such as el gallo and la sirena.

Examples in context

  • La ganadora recibió un premio.
    The winner received a prize.
  • Mi equipo fue el campeón.
    My team was the champion.
  • ¡Lotería! Soy el ganador.
    Lotería! I am the winner.

Example conversation

Family cousins play Lotería at a birthday party.

  1. Pepe

    Me falta una carta.
    I need one more card.
  2. Rita

    ¡Lotería! Ya gané.
    Lotería! I won.
  3. Pepe

    Qué suerte, eres la ganadora.
    What luck, you are the winner.
  4. Rita

    Ahora me toca repartir el dulce.
    Now it is my turn to hand out the candy.
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