Triunfar (en. Succeed)

/tɾi.unˈfaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To achieve success in an endeavor.
She has always known how to succeed in her career.
Ella siempre ha sabido triunfar en su carrera.
To win in a competition or contest.
The team succeeded in the championship.
El equipo logró triunfar en el campeonato.
To be acclaimed or popular among people.
The band's new album has succeeded among young people.
El nuevo álbum de la banda ha triunfado entre los jóvenes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'triunfare', which means to carry out a triumph.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to succeed in life
To achieve success and happiness in everyday life.
triunfar en la vida
to succeed greatly
To achieve a notable and significant success.
triunfar a lo grande
to succeed effortlessly
To achieve success easily or without hard work.
triunfar sin esfuerzo

Related Words

triumph
Positive result of an effort, especially in a competitive context.
triunfo
winner
A person who has succeeded in some activity or project.
triunfador
triumphant
One who triumphs or is successful, who is in a position of victory.
triunfante

Slang Meanings

To make it big
After landing that contract, he really made it big.
Después de conseguir ese contrato, realmente la hizo grande.
To give it your all
He gave it his all to succeed in the business.
Él echó el resto para triunfar en el negocio.