What does triunfo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word triunfo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use triunfo in Spanish.

The word triunfo in Spanish means victory, triumph, success, trump, Argentinian folklore dance, triumph, be successful, triumphal arch, have a terrible time, have a terrible job, not care. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word triunfo

victory

nombre masculino (victoria) (sport, competition)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El triunfo de la selección llenó de orgullo al país entero.
The national team's victory made the whole country proud.

triumph, success

nombre masculino (éxito)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Fue un triunfo lograr que hiciera la tarea.
Getting him to do his homework was a real triumph (or: success).

trump

nombre masculino (baraja) (cards)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si tiras el triunfo puedes perder la partida.
If you throw away the trump you could loose the game.

Argentinian folklore dance

nombre masculino (Argentina (baile y estilo musical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El triunfo es una danza folclórica argentina que apareció alrededor del año 1824.
The Argentinian folklore dance first appeared in 1824.

triumph

verbo intransitivo (ganar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La clavadista triunfó en las Olimpiadas.
The diver triumphed at the Olympics.

be successful

verbo intransitivo (conquistar)

Con esa tenacidad, triunfarás en el mundo de los negocios.
With that tenacity, you will be successful in the business world.

triumphal arch

nombre masculino (monumento conmemorativo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El arco del triunfo de Adriano es muy conocido en todo el mundo.
The triumphal arch of Hadrian is well-known throughout the world.

have a terrible time, have a terrible job

locución verbal (ES, coloquial (meta: exigir sacrificios)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Me está costando un triunfo publicar la tesis.

not care

locución verbal (coloquial, vulgar (denota indiferencia)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Esa empresa se pasa por el arco del triunfo los derechos de los empleados.

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