mundial
El Mundial de Fútbol es un evento muy esperado.
The World Cup is a highly anticipated event.
Relating to or encompassing the entire world; global.
La paz mundial es un objetivo importante.
World peace is an important goal.
Often used in contexts like 'guerra mundial' (world war) or 'crisis mundial' (global crisis).
In sports, referring to a world championship or international competition.
El Mundial de Fútbol se celebra cada cuatro años.
The World Cup is held every four years.
Commonly used to refer to the FIFA World Cup ('el Mundial').
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Sports Context
In Spanish, 'el Mundial' almost always refers to the FIFA World Cup, not other world championships.
Word Origin
From Latin 'mundus' (world) + Spanish suffix '-al' (relational).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'mundial' is often used in sports to refer to the FIFA World Cup, but it can also describe anything global.