vencedores

Vencedores is the plural form of vencedor in Portuguese, referring to people who achieve victory or success in a contest, competition, conflict, or other challenge. The masculine singular is vencedor, the feminine singular is vencedora, and the feminine plural is vencedoras. In neutral usage, "vencedores" can denote a winner (or winners) in sports, elections, contests, or award ceremonies, as well as individuals who overcome obstacles in non-competitive scenarios.

Originating from the verb vencer ("to win" or "to defeat"), the noun vencedor denotes the agent of victory; the -dor suffix marks a person who performs the action. The term is widely used in Portuguese-language media and everyday discourse to identify those who have achieved first place or overall success.

Beyond sports and politics, "vencedores" also appears in cultural contexts, including headlines, motivational writing, or as a thematic element in literature and film. When referring to female winners, the form "vencedoras" is used; "vencedores" might be used for mixed-gender groups or masculine-dominant references.

See also: vencedor, vencedora, vitória.