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victorioso

victorious

adjective beek-toh-RYOH-soh Rare

Origin: From Latin victoriosus, from victoria (victory).

Usage Note

Victorioso (feminine victoriosa) describes a person, team, or army that has won a contest or battle. It is a more literary or formal alternative to ganador (winning). The related noun is victoria (victory) and vencedor (victor). In sports journalism, the phrase 'salir victorioso' (to emerge victorious) is a very common set expression.

Examples

"El equipo salió victorioso del torneo."

Natural Translation

The team emerged victorious from the tournament.

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