Usage Note
Semifinal is feminine in Spanish (la semifinal) and its plural semifinales is regular. It is used in sports and competitions (clasificarse para las semifinales, 'to qualify for the semifinals'). The adjective semifinalista describes a team or player who has reached the semifinals.
Examples
"El equipo ganó su partido de semifinal."
Natural Translation
The team won their semifinal match.

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