Usage Note
Subcampeona is the feminine form of subcampeón, referring to the second-place finisher in a competition. In competitions with gendered teams, the masculine subcampeón is used even for mixed groups. The word is a prefix compound: sub- (below) + campeona (champion).
Examples
"Fue subcampeona en el torneo nacional."
Natural Translation
She was runner-up in the national tournament.

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