champion

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtʃæm.piːn/ AmE /ˈtʃæm.piːn/

noun / adjective en → es

1 WINNER [singular] A2

a person who wins a competition or contest

ganador, campeón

  • be the champion of something

Collocations champion of boxing · world champion

  • He became a world champion at the age of 18.

    Se convirtió en campeón mundial a los 18 años.

2 SUPPORT [singular] B1

a person who strongly supports or defends an idea, cause, etc.

defensor(a), partidario(a)

  • be a champion of something

Collocations champion of human rights · champion of the environment

  • She is a champion of women's rights.

    Ella es una defensora de los derechos de las mujeres.

3 ACHIEVE [infinite] B2

to achieve something that is difficult or takes a lot of effort

lograr, alcanzar

  • take the championship

Collocations champion one's cause · champion a project

  • They championed the idea of free education.

    Ellos lucharon por la idea de una educación gratuita.

4 TEAM [singular] B1

a team that is competing in a sport or game

equipo, selección

  • be the champion of something

Collocations champion team · championship team

  • The national champion is playing here today.

    El campeón nacional está jugando aquí hoy.

5 SPORT [singular] B2

a sport or game in which teams compete against each other for a championship title

deporte, competencia

  • be the champion of something

Collocations championship game · championship match

  • The championship is being held next month.

    La competencia se llevará a cabo el próximo mes.

6 ACHIEVEMENT [singular] B2

the act of winning or achieving something difficult or important

logro, éxito

  • achieve a championship

Collocations championship achievement · championship success

  • Their victory was a great championship.

    Su victoria fue un gran logro.

7 SYMBOL [singular] C1

a symbol or image representing a champion, often used in sports merchandise and branding

símbolo, imagen

  • be the champion of something

Collocations champion symbol · champion logo

  • The team's championship is featured on their merchandise.

    El logotipo del campeonato del equipo se muestra en su mercancía.

8 HONOR [infinite] C1

to honor or praise someone as a champion for their achievements or support of a cause

honrar, alabar

  • take the championship

Collocations champion someone's efforts · champion someone's cause

  • They championed his work in environmental conservation.

    Ellos alabaron su trabajo en la conservación ambiental.