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"Vencedores" is a form of "vencedor", a noun which is often translated as "winner". "Vencidos" is a form of "vencido", an adjective which is often translated as "defeated". Learn more about the difference between "vencedores" and "vencidos" below.
el vencedor, la vencedora, vencedor(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (champion)
a. winner
Fui el vencedor del concurso porque acerté más preguntas que mi contrincante.I was the winner of the contest because I answered more questions correctly than my opponent.
b. victor
El país se proclamó vencedor tras derrotar al ejército enemigo.The country proclaimed itself victor after defeating the enemy army.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (triumphant)
a. winning
El equipo de fútbol vencedor de hoy jugará la final de mañana.The winning football team today will play in the final tomorrow.
b. victorious
El partido vencedor en las elecciones será clave para el futuro del país.The victorious party in the election will be essential for the future of the country.
vencido(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (past date)
a. expired
¿Te das cuenta de que tu carné de conducir está vencido?Are you aware that your driver's license is expired?
b. past its expiration date
Veo que tienes permiso de caza aquí, pero el permiso está vencido.I see that you have a permit to hunt here, but the permit is past its expiration date.
c. out of date
No te puedo dejar subir al tren. Este boleto está vencido.I can't let you on the train. This ticket is out of date.
3. (finance)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. loser
Después de la semifinal, los dos vencidos juegan para determinar tercer lugar.After the semifinal, the two losers play to determine third place.
