Victor (en. Victor)

/ˈvɪk.tər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
One who has triumphed in a test or challenge.
His effort made him the victor of the tournament.
Su esfuerzo lo convirtió en el victor del torneo.
One who obtains victory in a fight or challenge.
They will always remember the victor of the battle.
Siempre recordarán al victor de la batalla.
A person who emerges as the winner from a competition or conflict.
The victor of the race received a trophy.
El victor de la carrera recibió un trofeo.

Etymology

From Latin 'victor', meaning 'winner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be the victor
To get one's way in a difficult situation.
ser el victor
to consider oneself victorious
To consider oneself triumphant after a struggle.
darse por victorioso

Related Words

victory
The success achieved in a conflict or competition.
victoria
winner
A person who defeats or surpasses another in a confrontation.
vencedor

Slang Meanings

To win spectacularly.
The team was a true victor in the championship.
El equipo fue un verdadero victor en el campeonato.
To be the one who has the final word.
In this discussion, he became the victor.
En esta discusión, él se volvió el victor.