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    Derrotar (en. Defeat)

    /de.ɾroˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To overcome an adversary in a confrontation.
    The team managed to defeat the champion.
    El equipo logró derrotar al campeón.
    To destroy someone's hopes or spirit.
    The news of the defeat defeated them morally.
    La noticia de la derrota los derrotó moralmente.
    To nullify an argument or an idea.
    The lawyer was able to defeat the accusation with evidence.
    El abogado pudo derrotar la acusación con pruebas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'derrotare', a compounded form of 'de-' and 'ruotare' meaning to make fall.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defeat the enemy
    To surpass or overcome an opponent during a conflict.
    derrotar al enemigo
    defeat the competition
    To defeat competitors in a specific market or context.
    derrotar la competencia

    Related Words

    defeat
    The result of being beaten in a battle or competition.
    derrota
    winner
    The person or team that wins in a confrontation.
    vencedor

    Slang Meanings

    To have the final say on something.
    That was a masterful move that defeated all objections!
    ¡Esa fue una jugada magistral que derrotó todas las objeciones!
    To unexpectedly defeat someone.
    The rookie defeated all the veterans in the tournament.
    El novato derrotó a todos los veteranos en el torneo.