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vencedor

winner, victor

noun ben-seh-DOHR Less Common
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Origin: From vencer ('to conquer') + agentive suffix -dor, from Latin vincere.

Usage Note

Vencedor is the masculine form; the feminine is vencedora. It is a slightly formal or elevated word — in everyday speech el ganador / la ganadora ('winner') is more common for sports and competitions. Vencedor carries a stronger connotation of having overcome adversity or an enemy, closer to 'victor' than merely 'winner.'

Examples

"El vencedor levantó el trofeo ante la multitud."

Natural Translation

The victor raised the trophy before the crowd.

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