La derrota
Example: La derrota del ejército cambió la historia del país.
Definition
"La derrota" refers to the defeat or loss experienced by a group, especially in a military or historical context. It signifies the failure to win a battle or competition, often resulting in significant consequences, as in the phrase, "La derrota del ejército cambió la historia del país."
Etymology
The term "la derrota" comes from the Spanish root ‘derrotar,’ meaning to overthrow or defeat. It ultimately derives from the Latin word 'diruptus,' meaning broken apart. Did you know? The concept of 'derrota' has been used historically to describe turning points in battles that shaped nations.
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"La derrota" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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