Vencidos (en. Defeated)

/benˈsiðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who have been defeated in a conflict or competition.
The defeated in the battle surrendered to the enemy.
Los vencidos en la batalla se rindieron ante el enemigo.
Things that have fulfilled their time or have ceased to be useful.
The expired documents must be destroyed.
Los documentos vencidos deben ser destruidos.
adjective
That has been surpassed or defeated.
The defeated team failed to qualify for the tournament.
El equipo vencido no logró clasificar al torneo.
That is expired or has run out.
I cannot use this product because it is expired.
No puedo usar este producto porque está vencido.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'vencer', which comes from the Latin 'vincere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defeated by life
People who have been negatively affected by circumstances.
vencidos por la vida
there are no defeated, only learners
A phrase that indicates that every experience, whether won or lost, leaves lessons.
no hay vencidos, solo aprendices

Related Words

to conquer
To overcome an obstacle or enemy.
vencer
defeat
The result of having been defeated.
derrota
victory
The opposite of being defeated.
victoria

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad situation, to feel defeated.
After losing his job, he feels defeated.
Después de perder el trabajo, se siente vencido.
To feel that there is no hope.
Sometimes it seems that we are defeated by problems.
A veces parece que estamos vencidos ante los problemas.