Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vice-campeão
Noun
vee-seh-kam-pee-OW

Definition
A term used to describe a competitor, team, or individual that finishes in second place in a contest or competition.

Examples
- O time de futebol foi o vice-campeão da liga este ano.
- Ela ficou muito orgulhosa de ser a vice-campeã do torneio de xadrez.
- O vice-campeão recebeu uma medalha de prata como reconhecimento.

Meaning
Literally translated as ‘vice champion’, it refers to someone who has been the runner-up, indicating a high level of achievement but ultimately not winning the final contest.

Synonyms
- segundo lugar
- runner-up
- subcampeão