trofeo

trophy

noun troh-FEH-oh Rare

Origin: From Greek tropaion via Latin tropaeum, originally a monument marking a military victory.

Usage Note

Trofeo refers to any prize awarded in a competition, from a physical cup to an honorary title. The phrase levantar el trofeo ('to lift the trophy') is the standard way to describe a team winning a championship. It can also be used figuratively, as in un trofeo de caza ('a hunting trophy').

Examples

"El equipo levantó el trofeo al final del partido."

Natural Translation

The team lifted the trophy at the end of the match.

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