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    Derroté (en. I defeated)

    /de.roˈte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Having won a battle or contest against an opponent.
    The army defeated its enemies in battle.
    El ejército derrotó a sus enemigos en la batalla.
    To frustrate someone's hopes or expectations.
    The news of his defeat defeated him emotionally.
    La noticia de su derrota lo derrotó emocionalmente.
    To achieve a victory over an adversary.
    The player defeated the champion in the final match.
    El jugador derrotó al campeón en el partido final.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defectus', participle of the verb 'deficere', which means 'to fail' or 'to disappear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to defeat someone
    To win against someone in a competition or conflict.
    derrotar a alguien
    defeated by
    Reflects the victory of an opponent over oneself.
    derrotado por
    there is no defeat without victory
    Means that in every failure a lesson can be found for future success.
    no hay derrota sin victoria

    Related Words

    victory
    Triumph or achievement obtained after defeating an opponent.
    victoria
    defeat
    Negative result in a competition or confrontation.
    derrota
    competition
    Situation in which two or more parties face off for a goal.
    competencia

    Slang Meanings

    To be lost in a game.
    Today I am completely defeated in chess.
    Hoy estoy totalmente derrotado en el ajedrez.
    To feel emotionally or mentally downcast.
    After that news, I feel defeated.
    Después de esa noticia, me siento derrotado.