No. 5,796 in Spanish
semifinal
A competition round before the final.
In a sentence
Los equipos jugarán la semifinal mañana.
The teams will play the semifinal tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'semifinal' refers to the specific match preceding the final in a competition.
Ganar la semifinal es esencial para alcanzar la final.
Winning the semifinal is essential to reach the final.
Here, 'semifinal' is used to describe the stage in the competition that must be won to proceed to the final.
La emoción de la semifinal fue increíble.
The excitement of the semifinal was incredible.
In this context, 'semifinal' highlights the thrilling experience associated with watching or participating in this particular stage of the competition.
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