No. 2,509 in Portuguese
derrotas
"Derrotas" means "defeats" in English.
In a sentence
As derrotas nos ensinaram muito sobre perseverança.
The defeats taught us a lot about perseverance.
Here, 'derrotas' refers to setbacks or failures experienced in life, demonstrating challenges that lead to learning and growth.
Ele enfrentou muitas derrotas antes de alcançar o sucesso.
He faced many defeats before achieving success.
The word 'derrotas' in this context represents personal failures or obstacles that someone encounters on their path to success.
Apesar das derrotas iniciais, o time conseguiu vencer o campeonato.
Despite the initial defeats, the team managed to win the championship.
In this sentence, 'derrotas' refers to losses in sports competitions, highlighting the team's resilience and eventual victory.
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