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trionfo

triumph

noun tree-OHN-foh Rare

Origin: Latin triumphus (Roman victory procession)

Also means

victory

Usage Note

Trionfo evokes grandeur beyond a mere win — it carries connotations of the Roman triumphal procession. In everyday speech it can describe any outstanding success. The verb is trionfare. Note: vittoria is a more neutral 'victory', while trionfo implies a complete and celebrated dominance.

Examples

"La partita si è conclusa con un trionfo."

Natural Translation

The match ended with a triumph.

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