Mundial (en. World)

/munˈdjal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Cup or tournament that gathers teams from different parts of the world.
The World Cup in soccer is held every four years.
El mundial de fútbol se celebra cada cuatro años.
Show or event that takes place globally.
The chess World Championship brought together the best players on the planet.
El mundial de ajedrez reunió a los mejores jugadores del planeta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mundialis', which means 'of the world'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

globally known
Which is famous worldwide.
mundialmente conocido
World Cup
Sports tournament held at an international level.
copa mundial

Related Words

world champion
Person who promotes global integration and cooperation.
mundialista
globalization
Process of economic, cultural, and political interconnection at a global level.
mundialización

Slang Meanings

Used in sports contexts to refer to events of great importance.
We are going to watch the World Cup final this weekend.
Vamos a ver la final del mundial este fin de semana.
Colloquial expression to describe something that is excellent or of superior quality.
That movie is world-class.
Esa película es de nivel mundial.