This is the 5796th most frequent Spanish word.
semifinal
A competition round before the final.
In this sentence, 'semifinal' refers to the specific match preceding the final in a competition.
Los equipos jugarán la semifinal mañana.
The teams will play the semifinal tomorrow.
Here, 'semifinal' is used to describe the stage in the competition that must be won to proceed to the final.
Ganar la semifinal es esencial para alcanzar la final.
Winning the semifinal is essential to reach the final.
In this context, 'semifinal' highlights the thrilling experience associated with watching or participating in this particular stage of the competition.