No. 943 in Spanish
derrota
Defeat.
In a sentence
La derrota del equipo local fue inesperada.
The defeat of the local team was unexpected.
In this sentence, "derrota" is used to refer to a sporting defeat or loss.
Superar una derrota personal puede fortalecer el carácter.
Overcoming a personal defeat can strengthen character.
Here, "derrota" is utilized metaphorically to describe a personal failure or setback.
Aquel líder histórico nunca aceptaría la derrota sin luchar.
That historical leader would never accept defeat without fighting.
In this instance, "derrota" conveys the concept of political or social defeat.
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