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    Derrota (en. Defeat)

    /deˈrota/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Failure in a battle or competition.
    The defeat of the team was unexpected.
    La derrota del equipo fue inesperada.
    Situation in which a dispute or conflict is lost.
    His defeat in the elections was a hard blow.
    Su derrota en las elecciones fue un duro golpe.
    Loss against an opponent.
    The military defeat led to a change of government.
    La derrota militar llevó a un cambio de gobierno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'derrota', participle of 'derrodere', which means 'to overthrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know how to accept defeat
    Recognizing a loss with maturity.
    saber aceptar la derrota
    there is no defeat without struggle
    Every failure involves prior effort.
    no hay derrota sin lucha
    to turn a defeat into a victory
    Learning from failures to improve.
    convertir una derrota en una victoria

    Related Words

    victory
    Triumph in a competition or conflict.
    victoria
    conquest
    Action of winning or achieving something desired.
    conquista

    Slang Meanings

    To fall into the trap of an opponent.
    That plan was a total defeat; we fell into their game.
    Ese plan fue una derrota total, caímos en su juego.
    To lose strongly in something.
    The defeat was so great that we were left speechless.
    La derrota fue tan grande que nos quedamos sin palabras.