Torneo (en. Tournament)

/toɾˈneo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of sports competitions held over a specified period.

The football tournament will be held in the city next month.

El torneo de fútbol se celebrará en la ciudad el próximo mes.

A competition in which several participants vie for first place.

My team won the school chess tournament.

Mi equipo ganó el torneo de ajedrez de la escuela.

An organized event where sports competitions take place.

She will participate in a tennis tournament this weekend.

Ella participará en un torneo de tenis este fin de semana.

It derives from the Latin 'tornare', which means 'to shape' or 'to turn'.

Friendly tournament

Unofficial sports competition, usually friendly.

torneo amistoso

Masters tournament

Competition that brings together the best players of a sport.

torneo de maestros

To participate in a tournament

To register and compete in an organized competition.

participar en un torneo

Competition

Situation in which several parties seek to achieve the same goal.

competencia

Sport

Physical activity performed in a competitive manner.

deporte

Cup

Trophy awarded as a prize in competitions.

copa

Informal tournament among friends.

We are going to have a video game tournament at home.

Vamos a hacer un torneo de videojuegos en casa.

Use of 'tournament' as a synonym for party or social event.

Next week there will be a tournament at Juan's house.

La próxima semana habrá un torneo en la casa de Juan.