Victoria (en. Victory)

/vikˈtɔɾja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Triumph or success in a confrontation or competition.
The team's victory in the final thrilled the fans.
La victoria del equipo en la final emocionó a los aficionados.
The state of having won a fight or battle.
The general celebrated the victory over enemy forces.
El general celebró la victoria sobre las fuerzas enemigas.
A favorable result in a contest or election.
His victory in the elections was unexpected.
Su victoria en las elecciones fue inesperada.

Etymology

From Latin 'victoria', which means 'triumph'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crushing victory
A decisive and spectacular triumph.
victoria aplastante
to know how to enjoy victory
Being able to celebrate a triumph without arrogance.
saber disfrutar la victoria
there is no victory without struggle
Indicates that achieving a triumph requires effort.
no hay victoria sin lucha

Related Words

winner
Person who has won or succeeded.
vencedor
competition
Situation in which one competes for a prize or recognition.
competencia
to triumph
To succeed in an action or venture.
triunfar

Slang Meanings

An easy or effortless victory.
That match was a 'walkover victory'.
Ese partido fue una 'victoria de calle'.
Referring to victory in a discussion or debate.
Yesterday, I had a 'rhetorical victory' in the meeting.
Ayer tuve una 'victoria retórica' en la reunión.