"Victoria" is a feminine noun.
/vikˈtoɾja/
"Victoria" in Spanish refers to a success or win in a competition, battle, or general context. It can encompass various situations, ranging from sports to military conquests, and signifies an outcome where one side prevails over another.
The term is not only used frequently in written contexts, such as literature and formal communication, but it also occurs often in oral speeches, particularly in discussions about sports, politics, and historical events.
The soccer team celebrated its victory in the championship.
La victoria en la batalla fue crucial para la estrategia del ejército.
The victory in the battle was crucial for the army's strategy.
La victoria de la película en el festival de cine fue inesperada.
"Victoria" is used in several idiomatic expressions and phrases in Spanish, highlighting its cultural significance:
The team was able to reap a victory after a long match.
Saber a victoria - To taste like victory.
The feeling of finishing the project tastes like victory.
Una victoria aplastante - A crushing victory.
His campaign was a crushing victory over his opponents.
A la victoria - To victory!
The soldiers raised their glasses and toasted: To victory!
Victoria pírrica - Pyrrhic victory.
The word "victoria" comes from the Latin "victoria," which means "victory." It is derived from the verb "vincere," which means "to conquer" or "to win." The term has been retained through the formality of both the Latin and its evolution in Romance languages.