kampeonato
kampeónato with stress marks
championship
Usage Note
Kampeonato is a Spanish loanword from campeonato, referring to an organized championship tournament or competition at any level, from barangay sports leagues to international titles. Filipino sports culture — particularly in basketball and boxing — revolves heavily around kampeonato events, and the word is prominent in sports media and commentary.
Examples
" Nanalo sila sa kampeonato. "
Natural Translation
They won the championship.
Literal Translation
Won they in-the championship.
" Nanalo ang aming koponan sa kampeonato ng basketball ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
Our team won the basketball championship this year.
Literal Translation
Won the our team in-the championship of-the basketball this year.
" Matapos ang ilang taong pagsusumikap, sa wakas ay nakuha ng koponan ang inaasam nilang kampeonato sa liga. "
Natural Translation
After several years of hard work, the team finally captured the league championship they had long aspired for.
Literal Translation
After the several years-that striving, at last attained by-the team the aspired they-that championship in-the league.
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