Vencida (en. Defeated)

/benˈsiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of having been defeated.
The defeat of the team in the final was a great surprise.
La vencida del equipo en la final fue una gran sorpresa.
Feeling of having been overcome by a situation.
She feels defeated by the problems she faces.
Siente que está vencida ante los problemas que enfrenta.
verb
Feminine form of the past participle of the verb to conquer.
The battle was won by the most cunning general.
La batalla fue vencida por el general más astuto.

Etymology

From Latin 'vincere', which means to conquer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defeated by life
To feel defeated by the circumstances of life.
vencida por la vida
don't feel defeated
A breath to keep fighting despite difficulties.
no te sientas vencida

Related Words

to conquer
To cause something or someone to stop opposing.
vencer
expiration
Date or moment when something loses its validity or strength.
vencimiento
victor
Person who has won a competition or struggle.
vencedor

Slang Meanings

To feel emotionally defeated.
After the breakup, she feels very defeated.
Después de la ruptura, se siente muy vencida.
To be tired of fighting.
I am already defeated from waiting so long.
Ya estoy vencida de tanto esperar.