No. 2,618 in Spanish
derrotas
"Defeats"
In a sentence
Las derrotas nos enseñan más que las victorias.
Defeats teach us more than victories.
Here, "derrotas" is used as a plural noun meaning "defeats" referring to life's challenges which provide learning experiences.
Después de varias derrotas, el equipo finalmente ganó el campeonato.
After several defeats, the team finally won the championship.
In this sentence, "derrotas" refers to losses experienced in competitions, setting up the context of ultimate success.
El miedo a las derrotas puede impedirnos intentar grandes cosas.
The fear of defeats can prevent us from trying great things.
Here, "derrotas" indicates setbacks or failures, illustrating its impact on decision-making and risk-taking.
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