Vencer (en. Beat)

/benˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To defeat someone in a conflict or competition.
The team managed to defeat its rival in the final.
El equipo logró vencer a su rival en la final.
To overcome a difficulty.
With effort, he was able to overcome his fears.
Con esfuerzo, pudo vencer sus miedos.
To meet a deadline or obligation.
It is important to meet the delivery deadlines.
Es importante vencer las fechas límite de entrega.

Etymology

From Latin 'vincere', which means 'to dominate' or 'to overcome'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to overcome fear
To rise above the feeling of fear.
vencer el miedo
to overcome obstacles
To overcome the difficulties that arise along the way.
vencer obstáculos
to overcome adversity
To move forward despite difficult circumstances.
vencer la adversidad

Related Words

victor
A person who has won a contest or battle.
vencedor
deadline
The act of overcoming or meeting a deadline.
vencimiento
defeated
That which or who has been surpassed or defeated.
vencido

Slang Meanings

To win in a game or competition.
In the last game, we easily defeated everyone.
En la última partida, vencimos a todos fácilmente.
To overcome a personal challenge.
This year I managed to overcome my own limits.
Este año logré vencer mis propios límites.