Usage Note
Derrota is the noun form of the verb derrotar ('to defeat'). It is used in sports, military, and political contexts. Do not confuse it with derrota as a nautical term (ship's course/route), which is a homograph with a completely different origin — context distinguishes them. The idiom sufrir una derrota ('to suffer a defeat') is standard.
Examples
"El equipo aceptó la derrota con dignidad."
Natural Translation
The team accepted the defeat with dignity.
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