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Eurovisión
/ew.ɾo.βiˈsjon/
the Eurovision Song Contest
España ganó Eurovisión este año.
Spain won Eurovision this year.
informal
An annual international song competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) where countries from Europe and beyond compete with original songs.
El festival de Eurovisión es famoso por sus actuaciones extravagantes.
The Eurovision festival is famous for its extravagant performances.
The contest is held in a different host country each year, and the winner is determined by a combination of jury and public voting.
Collocations
ganar Eurovisiónto win Eurovisionparticipar en Eurovisiónto participate in Eurovisionel festival de Eurovisiónthe Eurovision festival
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Pro Tip
Cultural Significance
Eurovisión is more than a music competition; it's a cultural event with deep roots in European identity and unity.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Eurovisión' as it is a proper noun referring to a specific event.
Word Origin
Derived from 'European' and 'television', reflecting its origins as a European television event.
Usage Notes
The term is often used informally to refer to the contest itself, and the event is a significant cultural phenomenon in many European countries.
Word Breakdown
Euro-
European
prefix-visión
television
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés