ganadores
/ɡanadoɾes/from spelling rules
The English word 'winners' is translated into Spanish as ganadores.
ganadores refers to people or teams that come first or succeed in a competition.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun ganadores is derived from the verb ganar, which means to win.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender of the group: use the masculine plural ganadores for a group of male winners or a mixed-gender group. If the group consists entirely of women, use the feminine plural ganadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡanadoɾes/
Did you know?
- The word ganadores shares a root with ganado, which means 'livestock'. Historically, animals were seen as something one 'won' or acquired to increase wealth.
- The verb ganar can mean both 'to win' and 'to earn'. This means a person who is ganando dinero is not winning a prize, but simply earning a salary.
- In some Latin American slang, calling someone a ganador can be used sarcastically to mock someone who thinks they are more important or successful than they actually are.
Examples in context
- ¡Hemos elegido a los ganadores!We've picked the winners!This sentence shows how to announce that the winners have been chosen using ganadores.Tatoeba #2256975 by marcelostockle, translation #1308547 by Luornu
- Los ganadores no consumen drogas.Winners don't use drugs.This sentence uses ganadores to describe a characteristic of winners.Tatoeba #1295174 by marcelostockle, translation #827236 by Scott
- Los ganadores nunca abandonan y los que abandonan nunca ganan.Winners never quit, and quitters never win.This sentence uses ganadores in a motivational context regarding persistence.Tatoeba #10320668 by Seael, translation #8999441 by mccarras
- Los ganadores del torneo fueron premiadosThe winners of the tournament were awarded.
- Los triunfadores de la competencia serán reconocidosThe winners of the competition will be recognized.
- Los vencedores de la carrera recibieron medallasThe winners of the race received medals.
- ¡Somos los campeones del torneo!We are the champions of the tournament!
- Los triunfadores del concurso serán premiadosThe winners of the contest will be awarded.
- Los vencedores del campeonato fueron celebradosThe winners of the championship were celebrated.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a sports tournament.
- Elena¿Quiénes fueron los ganadores del torneo?Who were the winners of the tournament?
- JavierEl equipo azul fue el ganador.The blue team was the winner.
- ElenaEllos siempre juegan como verdaderos ganadores.They always play like true winners.
- JavierSí, tienen mucha experiencia.Yes, they have a lot of experience.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
