This is the 779th most frequent Portuguese word.
campeão
Champion.
Here, 'campeão' is functioning as a noun, identifying the individual who achieved the highest position in the chess tournament.
Ele é o campeão do torneio de xadrez deste ano.
He is the champion of this year's chess tournament.
In this instance, 'campeão' is used as a metaphorical noun, highlighting the player's impressive performance or celebrated status in a broader sense beyond a specific competition.
Aquele jogador é chamado de campeão pelos seus feitos em campo.
That player is called a champion for his achievements on the field.
In this sentence, 'campeão' is used as an adjective to describe the team that won the competition, hence qualifying the noun 'time' (team).