trofeo
trophy
noun troh-FEH-oh Rare
Origin: Greek tropaion, via Latin tropaeum (monument to a victory).
Usage Note
Trofeo refers to a physical trophy or cup awarded in competition (sollevare il trofeo = to lift the trophy) and, by extension, to a competition or tournament named after an award (Trofeo Coppi). In hunting it can mean a mounted animal head. The plural is trofei.
Examples
"La squadra ha conquistato il trofeo nazionale."
Natural Translation
The team won the national trophy.
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