subcampeonato

runner-up position

noun soob-kahm-peh-oh-NAH-toh Rare

Also means

second place

Usage Note

Subcampeonato refers to the distinction or title of finishing second in a competition — the state of being runner-up, not the person. It contrasts with campeonato (championship, first place). Ganar el subcampeonato is a common phrase, even though 'winning second place' sounds paradoxical in English.

Examples

"El equipo ganó el subcampeonato mundial."

Natural Translation

The team won the world runner-up position.

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