La derrota
Example: La derrota en la batalla fue muy triste para el ejército.
Definition
"La derrota" refers to the event of being defeated, especially in a battle or competition. It signifies the failure of a group or individual to achieve victory, often causing disappointment or significant consequences, as in the phrase: The defeat in the battle was very sad for the army.
Etymology
The term "la derrota" comes from the Spanish verb 'derrotar,' meaning to defeat or overthrow. This verb derives from the Latin 'diruotare,' which means to break down or demolish. Did you know? The word evokes the sense of breaking or crushing an opponent, perfectly capturing the essence of defeat.
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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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