When you hear campionato, think of a championship or a league. This word refers to a competition, usually in sports, where teams or individuals compete over a period to determine a winner. It's like a season of games leading to a final champion. For example, the Italian football league is called the "Serie A campionato."
When you hear campionato, think of a championship or a league. This word is commonly used in sports to describe a series of matches or games that lead to a winner. For example, the Italian football league is called the Serie A campionato.
It can also be used in other contexts where there's a competition to determine a champion, such as a chess campionato or a cooking campionato. The key idea is a structured competition over time.
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
When you're learning a new language, it's really helpful to know where and how you'll encounter the words you're studying. This section is all about getting practical with "campionato" so you can spot it in real-world situations, whether you're working, studying, or just keeping up with the news in Italian.
The word "campionato" is most commonly associated with sports, and this is probably where you'll hear it the most. Italy is a football-mad country, and "campionato di calcio" (football championship/league) is a phrase you'll hear constantly. But it's not just about football; it applies to any sport where teams or individuals compete over a season or series of matches to determine a winner.
Il campionato di calcio italiano inizia ad agosto. (The Italian football championship starts in August.)
You'll also hear "campionato" used in the news, especially on sports channels or in the sports section of newspapers and websites. News reports will often discuss the standings in a "campionato," upcoming matches, or the performance of various teams.
- DEFINITION
- A competition to establish a champion.
Beyond sports, "campionato" can extend to other competitive fields. For instance, you might hear about a "campionato di cucina" (cooking championship) or a "campionato di videogiochi" (video game championship). While less frequent than in sports, these usages still fit the core meaning of a structured competition to find a champion.
Ha vinto il campionato mondiale di scacchi. (He won the world chess championship.)
In a more general sense, though less common, you might hear "campionato" used figuratively in conversation to refer to any intense competition or rivalry, even if it's not a formal league. For example, someone might jokingly say "È un vero campionato per trovare parcheggio qui!" (It's a real championship to find parking here!), implying a tough competition.
Here are some common contexts where you'll hear "campionato":
- Sports Commentary: During live matches or sports analysis shows, "campionato" will be used constantly.
- Newspapers and Online Articles: Especially in the sports sections, you'll see headlines and articles discussing "il campionato."
- Casual Conversation: Italians often talk about sports, so "campionato" will naturally come up when discussing their favorite teams or recent results.
- Gaming and Hobby Communities: If you're into competitive gaming or other structured hobbies, you might encounter "campionato" for tournaments or leagues.
By understanding these contexts, you'll be better equipped to recognize and use "campionato" naturally in your Italian conversations and when consuming Italian media. Pay attention to how it's used with different prepositions (e.g., "nel campionato" - in the championship, "del campionato" - of the championship) to further refine your understanding.
§ Mistakes people make with this word
Let's clear up some common misunderstandings about "campionato." While it might seem straightforward, there are a couple of pitfalls English speakers often stumble into. Understanding these nuances will make your Italian sound much more natural.
§ Not always "championship"
The most common mistake is directly translating "campionato" as "championship" in every context. While it *can* mean championship, especially in a final, decisive match or series, its primary and most frequent meaning is closer to a "league," "season," or "tournament" that spans a period of time.
For example, when you talk about the "Serie A" in Italy, you're referring to the top professional football league, which is a "campionato." You wouldn't typically call the entire season a "championship" in English, but rather a "league season." The "championship" would be the specific title won at the end.
Il campionato di calcio italiano inizia ad agosto. (The Italian football league/season starts in August.)
If you want to specifically refer to the *final* match or event where a champion is decided, you might use terms like "finale del campionato" (the league final) or "partita scudetto" (championship-deciding match).
§ Not for single games/matches
Another common error is using "campionato" to refer to an individual game or match. "Campionato" is the overarching competition, not a single event within it.
If you're talking about a specific game, use "partita" (match/game). If it's a specific event in a tournament, you might use "incontro" (encounter/match) or specify the "turno" (round).
Hanno vinto la partita contro i loro rivali. (They won the match/game against their rivals.)
Here's a quick breakdown to help you distinguish:
- Campionato: The entire league, season, or tournament (e.g., Serie A, the World Cup competition overall).
- Partita: A single game or match (e.g., Juventus vs. Inter).
- Finale (del campionato): The final match of the season/tournament that determines the champion.
- DEFINITION
- A competition to establish a champion.
Remember, thinking of "campionato" as a "league season" or "tournament" will save you from most common misuses. It's about the organized structure of competition over time, not just one winner-takes-all event.
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La mia squadra gioca un campionato.
My team plays a championship.
Il campionato di calcio è importante.
The football championship is important.
Loro vincono il campionato ogni anno.
They win the championship every year.
Guardo il campionato in televisione.
I watch the championship on television.
Voglio vedere la partita del campionato.
I want to see the championship match.
Questo è un campionato difficile.
This is a difficult championship.
Il campionato inizia a settembre.
The championship starts in September.
Partecipiamo al campionato scolastico.
We participate in the school championship.
Il campionato di calcio inizia a settembre.
The football championship starts in September.
campionato is singular masculine.
Qual è la tua squadra preferita nel campionato?
What is your favorite team in the championship?
nel campionato (in the championship).
Hanno vinto il campionato l'anno scorso.
They won the championship last year.
vinto (won) is the past participle of vincere (to win).
Questo è un campionato importante per la nostra città.
This is an important championship for our city.
importante (important) agrees with campionato.
Ci sono molte partite in questo campionato.
There are many matches in this championship.
partite (matches) is plural feminine.
Il campionato di basket è molto emozionante.
The basketball championship is very exciting.
emozionante (exciting) agrees with campionato.
Speriamo di vincere il campionato quest'anno.
We hope to win the championship this year.
speriamo (we hope).
Segui il campionato di tennis?
Do you follow the tennis championship?
segui (you follow) is the second person singular of seguire.
La Juventus ha vinto il campionato di Serie A l'anno scorso.
Juventus won the Serie A championship last year.
Il campionato mondiale di calcio si tiene ogni quattro anni.
The football world championship is held every four years.
Molti atleti sognano di vincere un campionato olimpico.
Many athletes dream of winning an Olympic championship.
Il campionato di basket è molto competitivo quest'anno.
The basketball league is very competitive this year.
Hanno partecipato al campionato regionale di nuoto.
They participated in the regional swimming championship.
La squadra è in testa al campionato con pochi punti di vantaggio.
The team is leading the championship by a few points.
Dopo un lungo campionato, hanno finalmente conquistato il titolo.
After a long season, they finally won the title.
Il campionato italiano di rugby sta diventando sempre più popolare.
The Italian rugby championship is becoming more and more popular.
Il campionato di calcio è molto seguito in Italia.
The football championship is very followed in Italy.
Use 'di' to indicate the sport of the championship.
La squadra ha vinto il campionato dopo un'ottima stagione.
The team won the championship after an excellent season.
Here 'campionato' refers to the league title.
Quest'anno il campionato di basket è particolarmente equilibrato.
This year the basketball championship is particularly balanced.
'Particolarmente' is an adverb modifying 'equilibrato'.
Ha partecipato a diversi campionati nazionali di nuoto.
He participated in several national swimming championships.
'Nazionali' is an adjective agreeing with 'campionati'.
Il campionato mondiale si terrà il prossimo anno.
The world championship will be held next year.
'Mondiale' is an adjective meaning 'world'.
Per vincere il campionato ci vuole molta dedizione.
To win the championship requires a lot of dedication.
'Ci vuole' means 'it takes' or 'it requires'.
Il campionato è stato sospeso a causa della pandemia.
The championship was suspended due to the pandemic.
'A causa di' means 'because of' or 'due to'.
Siamo arrivati secondi nel campionato provinciale.
We finished second in the provincial championship.
'Provinciale' is an adjective meaning 'provincial'.
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Imagine a 'camp' where athletes compete for a 'championship'. The 'ion' part sounds like 'on' which can help link 'camp' and 'championship'.
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Picture a huge stadium filled with cheering fans, and a giant trophy in the center. The word 'campionato' is emblazoned on the trophy.
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Describe your favorite sport's championship in Italian. For example, 'Il campionato di tennis è il mio preferito.' (The tennis championship is my favorite.)
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Sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, cycling)
- il campionato di calcio (the soccer championship)
- vincere il campionato (to win the championship)
- il campionato mondiale (the world championship)
Professional or academic competitions
- il campionato di cucina (the cooking championship)
- il campionato universitario (the university championship)
- un campionato di dibattito (a debate championship)
Figurative use (e.g., a challenging period or series of events)
- È stato un vero campionato (It was a real championship/challenge)
- affrontare un campionato di problemi (to face a championship of problems)
- un campionato di sfortuna (a championship of bad luck)
Discussing rankings or standings
- essere in testa al campionato (to be at the top of the championship)
- la classifica del campionato (the championship standings)
- l'ultima giornata del campionato (the last day of the championship)
Referring to specific league or season
- il campionato italiano di Serie A (the Italian Serie A championship)
- il campionato scorso (last season's championship)
- il prossimo campionato (the next championship)
Gesprächseinstiege
"Qual è il tuo campionato sportivo preferito? (What is your favorite sports championship?)"
"Hai mai vinto un campionato? (Have you ever won a championship?)"
"Cosa ne pensi del campionato di quest'anno? (What do you think of this year's championship?)"
"Qual è stato il campionato più emozionante che hai visto? (What was the most exciting championship you've seen?)"
"Parteciperesti mai a un campionato di qualcosa? (Would you ever participate in a championship of something?)"
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Descrivi un campionato che ti è rimasto impresso nella memoria e perché. (Describe a championship that has stayed in your memory and why.)
Se potessi creare un campionato su qualsiasi argomento, quale sarebbe e perché? (If you could create a championship on any topic, what would it be and why?)
Pensa a una situazione della tua vita che ti è sembrata un 'campionato' da affrontare. (Think of a situation in your life that felt like a 'championship' to face.)
Come ti senti riguardo alla competizione in generale, sia essa in un campionato o nella vita? (How do you feel about competition in general, whether in a championship or in life?)
Immagina di essere un commentatore sportivo. Descrivi l'ultima partita di un campionato importante. (Imagine you are a sports commentator. Describe the final match of an important championship.)
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Il ___ di calcio è molto emozionante.
Here, 'campionato' (championship) is the most suitable word to describe a football competition.
Vogliamo vincere il ___ di basket quest'anno.
'Campionato' refers to the entire competition, not just a single game or prize.
Ogni domenica guardiamo il ___ in televisione.
If we're talking about sports, 'campionato' (championship) is what people typically watch on TV.
Il nostro ___ inizia il prossimo mese.
A competition like a championship has a start date.
Quante squadre partecipano al ___?
Teams participate in a 'campionato' (championship).
Il ___ è finito con una grande celebrazione.
A championship often ends with a celebration for the winners.
This means 'The championship has started.'
This means 'I want to see the championship.'
This means 'She plays in the championship.'
Choose the best translation for 'campionato'.
'Campionato' most directly translates to 'championship' in the context of sports or other competitions to find a winner.
Which sentence uses 'campionato' correctly?
'Il campionato di calcio inizia a settembre' means 'The football championship starts in September', which is a correct use of the word.
If you are talking about a sports league, what Italian word would you likely use?
'Campionato' refers to a championship or league, which is a collection of games to determine a winner, like a sports league.
A 'campionato' is a single game between two teams.
A 'campionato' is a competition or a series of games to determine a champion, not just one single game.
You can win a 'campionato'.
Since a 'campionato' is a competition to establish a champion, you can definitely win it.
The word 'campionato' can be used to describe a book.
'Campionato' refers to a competition or championship, not a book.
Write a short sentence about a sports competition you like.
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Mi piace guardare il campionato di calcio. La mia squadra preferita gioca molto bene.
Imagine you are inviting a friend to watch a sports competition. Write a short message.
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Ciao! Vuoi venire a vedere il campionato di basket con me stasera?
Describe a type of competition you enjoy participating in, even if it's not sports-related.
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Mi piace partecipare a un campionato di giochi da tavolo. È divertente e voglio vincere!
Cosa inizia oggi?
Read this passage:
Oggi inizia il campionato di nuoto. Molti atleti sono pronti a gareggiare per vincere il trofeo. Tutti sono emozionati.
Cosa inizia oggi?
The passage states 'Oggi inizia il campionato di nuoto.' (Today the swimming championship begins.)
The passage states 'Oggi inizia il campionato di nuoto.' (Today the swimming championship begins.)
Quando ha vinto la squadra il campionato?
Read this passage:
La mia squadra di calcio ha vinto il campionato l'anno scorso. Quest'anno speriamo di vincere ancora. Abbiamo molti buoni giocatori.
Quando ha vinto la squadra il campionato?
The passage says 'La mia squadra di calcio ha vinto il campionato l'anno scorso.' (My soccer team won the championship last year.)
The passage says 'La mia squadra di calcio ha vinto il campionato l'anno scorso.' (My soccer team won the championship last year.)
Dove si tiene il campionato di vela?
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A Genova c'è un campionato di vela ogni estate. Molte barche vengono da tutto il mondo per partecipare. È uno spettacolo bellissimo da vedere.
Dove si tiene il campionato di vela?
The passage clearly states 'A Genova c'è un campionato di vela ogni estate.' (In Genoa there is a sailing championship every summer.)
The passage clearly states 'A Genova c'è un campionato di vela ogni estate.' (In Genoa there is a sailing championship every summer.)
This sentence translates to 'The football championship is big'.
This sentence translates to 'She competes in the championship'.
This sentence translates to 'We want to win the championship'.
Il _____ di calcio è molto seguito in Italia.
In this sentence, 'campionato' refers to the football league or championship, which is widely followed in Italy.
La squadra ha vinto il _____ l'anno scorso.
Here, 'campionato' means the championship that the team won.
Ogni sport ha il suo _____ annuale.
This sentence indicates that every sport has its annual championship or league.
Partecipare al _____ è un'esperienza entusiasmante.
In this context, 'campionato' refers to a competition or championship that is exciting to participate in.
Quale squadra vincerà il _____ quest'anno?
This question asks which team will win the championship this year.
Il nostro obiettivo è vincere il _____.
Here, 'campionato' signifies the championship, which is the team's goal to win.
La squadra ha vinto il ___ nazionale l'anno scorso.
In this context, 'campionato' refers to a league or championship where a national winner is determined. 'Torneo' is a tournament, which could be part of a campionato but is less specific. 'Gara' is a general competition or race. 'Partita' is a single game.
Il nostro obiettivo è vincere il ___ di calcio regionale quest'anno.
Here, 'campionato' specifically refers to the regional football league or championship. 'Incontro' means meeting or match. 'Scontro' means clash or confrontation. 'Confronto' means comparison or confrontation.
Ha partecipato a diversi ___ di scacchi fin da giovane.
'Campionati' is the plural form of 'campionato' and fits the context of participating in multiple chess championships. 'Dispute', 'contese', and 'litigi' all refer to disputes or quarrels.
Dopo una lunga stagione, finalmente si deciderà il vincitore del ___.
The phrase 'lunga stagione' (long season) strongly suggests a league or championship, which is 'campionato'. 'Concorso' is a contest or competition, often a one-off. 'Competizione' is a general term for competition. 'Rivalità' is rivalry.
Il prossimo anno ospiteremo il ___ mondiale di sci.
A 'campionato mondiale' is a world championship. 'Festival' is a festival. 'Raduno' is a gathering or rally. 'Evento' is a general event.
Nonostante la sconfitta, la squadra ha fatto un ottimo percorso nel ___.
'Percorso nel campionato' (journey in the championship/league) is a common phrase to describe a team's performance over a season. 'Gioco' is a game. 'Duello' is a duel. 'Scontro' is a clash.
Focus on the main topic discussed in the sentence.
Listen for what they won and under what circumstances.
Identify the question being asked.
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Il prossimo campionato sarà ancora più competitivo.
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Parteciperemo al campionato regionale di nuoto.
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Speriamo di fare bene in questo campionato.
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Dopo anni di duro allenamento, finalmente ha conquistato il ______ nazionale, realizzando il suo sogno di bambino.
The context implies a high-level, definitive victory in a long-term competition, which 'campionato' best conveys. 'Incontro' (match), 'torneo' (tournament, often shorter), and 'partita' (game) are less fitting for 'national championship'.
La squadra ha dominato il ______ sin dall'inizio, mostrando una superiorità schiacciante rispetto agli avversari.
The phrase 'dominated since the beginning' suggests a sustained period of competition, characteristic of a championship. 'Gara' (race/competition), 'scontro' (clash), and 'sfida' (challenge) are typically for single events or shorter periods.
Nonostante la sconfitta nell'ultima giornata, la squadra ha comunque un'ottima possibilità di vincere il ______.
The sentence implies a league or long-term competition where a single loss doesn't immediately eliminate the possibility of overall victory. 'Confronto' (comparison/confrontation), 'certame' (contest, archaic), and 'competizione' (competition, more general) don't fit as precisely.
Gli organizzatori stanno già preparando i dettagli per la prossima edizione del ______ mondiale di scherma.
'Campionato mondiale' is the standard term for a world championship. 'Disputa' (dispute), 'contesa' (contest/dispute), and 'agonismo' (competitiveness) are not suitable for this context.
Il ______ di Formula 1 è uno degli eventi sportivi più seguiti a livello globale, attirando milioni di spettatori.
Formula 1 involves a series of races over a season, culminating in a champion, hence 'campionato' (championship) is the correct term for the overall competition. 'Circuito' (circuit) is a track, 'gran premio' (Grand Prix) is a single race, and 'trofeo' (trophy) is the prize.
La squadra ha faticato molto nelle prime partite del ______, ma è riuscita a recuperare nella fase finale.
The mention of 'early matches' and 'final phase' clearly indicates a long-duration competition like a championship, where performance can evolve over time. Other options refer to single or shorter events.
The Italian football league is very popular, with millions of fans supporting their favorite teams. Listen for the full sentence.
She won the national chess championship for the third consecutive time, showing exceptional strategy. Pay attention to the number of wins.
The next world volleyball championship will be held in Japan next year. Focus on the sport and location.
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Parla del tuo sport preferito e se segui qualche campionato in particolare.
Focus: campionato
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Descrivi un campionato sportivo che ti ha particolarmente emozionato e perché.
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Quali sono le differenze tra un campionato e un torneo, secondo la tua opinione?
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Dopo anni di allenamenti intensi, il pugile era finalmente pronto per il ___ mondiale.
In this context, 'campionato' (championship) is the most appropriate word to refer to a global competition to determine a champion in boxing. While 'incontro' (match) or 'gara' (competition) could be used for individual events, 'campionato' specifically denotes the series of contests leading to a champion.
La squadra ha dominato il ___ per tutta la stagione, vincendo ogni partita con un ampio margine.
'Campionato' (league/championship) is the best fit here, as it refers to a prolonged competition over a season, which aligns with the team dominating 'tutta la stagione' (the entire season). 'Torneo' (tournament) usually implies a shorter, more concentrated series of games.
Il giovane tennista, nonostante la sua inesperienza, ha raggiunto le semifinali del ___ nazionale.
Here, 'campionato' (championship) is the most suitable term for a national-level competition in tennis. 'Scontro' (clash) or 'sfida' (challenge) are more general terms and don't specifically refer to an organized sporting event.
Organizzare un ___ di scacchi richiede molta pianificazione e un'attenta selezione dei partecipanti.
For a chess competition to determine a champion, 'campionato' (championship) is the precise word. 'Evento' (event) is too general, and 'raduno' (gathering) implies a less formal assembly.
Dopo la controversa partita, il risultato del ___ è stato messo in discussione da molti tifosi.
The context of 'il risultato del ___' (the result of the championship) being questioned by fans after 'la controversa partita' (the controversial match) indicates that 'campionato' is being used to refer to the overall competition, not just a single game. This highlights the importance of the larger context.
Il suo sogno era vincere il ___ del mondo e sollevare la coppa davanti a milioni di persone.
While 'trofeo' (trophy) and 'titolo' (title) are related, 'campionato' (championship) explicitly refers to the competition itself that one wins to achieve the title and trophy. This sentence emphasizes the act of winning the entire competition.
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contendere
C1To struggle or compete for something
corridore
B1A person who runs, especially in sports
partita
A1A contest of skill or strength
camminata
B1A walk for exercise or pleasure.
cavalcare
B1To ride on horseback.
squadra
A1A group playing together
calcio
A1A game played with a ball.
giocatore
A1A person who plays a game or sport.
campione
B1A sample or a winner in sports.
avversario
B1One's opponent in a contest or dispute.
