Usage Note
Torneo is a Spanish loanword for a sports tournament or competition, and remains common in regional sports events, basketball leagues, and community gatherings alongside the English borrowing 'tournament'. It is frequently seen on event banners and announcements throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Sasali kami sa torneo. "
Natural Translation
We will join the tournament.
Literal Translation
Will-join we in tournament.
" Nanalo siya sa torneo ng chess. "
Natural Translation
He/She won the chess tournament.
Literal Translation
Won he/she in tournament of chess.
" Tuwing tag-init, nagdaraos ng torneo sa basketbol ang aming barangay, at dumarami ang manonood taon-taon. "
Natural Translation
Every summer our barangay holds a basketball tournament, and the audience grows year after year.
Literal Translation
Every summer, holds of tournament in basketball the our barangay, and grows the audience year-year.
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