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ganador

winner

noun adjective gah-nah-DOHR Less Common

Usage Note

Ganador is both a noun (the winner) and an adjective (winning): el equipo ganador. The feminine form is ganadora. It derives from ganar (to win, to earn) and can refer to a person, a team, or even a lottery number. In a financial context it can mean a profit-making investment.

Examples

"El ganador recibió un trofeo."

Natural Translation

The winner received a trophy.

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