Noun
/kam.pe.o'n.a.to/
The word "campeonato" refers to a contest or series of contests to determine a champion in a particular sport or activity. It is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, especially in discussions related to sports, competitions, and various events that determine winners. The term is frequently used across Latin America and Spain, indicating a high frequency of use in conversations among sports fans and in media coverage of sporting events.
The football championship will be held in June.
Muchos equipos están compitiendo en el campeonato de baloncesto.
Many teams are competing in the basketball tournament.
Ella ganó el campeonato de tenis el año pasado.
The term "campeonato" is often integrated into various idiomatic phrases, particularly in sports contexts, emphasizing the competitive nature or the prestige of the events.
This year the championship is more fiercely contested than ever.
Para ganar el campeonato hay que entrenar muy duro.
To win the championship, one must train very hard.
El campeonato trajo muchos recuerdos de épocas pasadas.
The championship brought back many memories of past times.
La afición siempre apoya al equipo en el campeonato local.
The fans always support the team in the local championship.
El campeonato de la liga es el sueño de todo jugador.
The word "campeonato" derives from the Spanish "campeón," meaning "champion," which traces back to the Latin "campionem." The suffix "-ato" is used to form nouns that often denote a collection or an action associated with the root word, indicating a structured competition involving champions.
Liga (league)
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