Vencdo (en. Defeated)
/venˈkdo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to something that has been defeated or surpassed.
The enemy army was defeated by the allied forces.
El ejército enemigo fue vencido por las fuerzas aliadas.
Used to describe something that has ceased to exist or has lost its strength.
His spirit felt defeated after so many defeats.
Su espíritu se sentía vencido tras tantas derrotas.
Indicates that the goal of a competition or challenge has been achieved.
The defeated athlete showed great sportsmanship.
El deportista vencido mostró una gran deportividad.
Etymology
From the verb 'vencer', which comes from the Latin 'vincere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
One must not give up until one is defeated.
Expresses the importance of continuing to fight until the end.
no hay que rendirse hasta estar vencido
defeated by the circumstances
Refers to someone who has been overwhelmed by external events.
vencido por las circunstancias
Related Words
vencer
To defeat or emerge triumphant in a competition.
vencer
vencedor
A person who has won a competition or confrontation.
vencedor
vencimiento
The moment when something expires or loses validity.
vencimiento
Slang Meanings
Defeated in an argument.
The debate became so intense that I felt defeated.
El debate se tornó tan intenso que me sentí vencido.
Tired or exhausted.
After the race, I was completely exhausted.
Después de la carrera, estaba completamente vencido.