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derrotar

to defeat

verb deh-rroh-TAHR Less Common

Usage Note

Derrotar is the standard verb for defeating an opponent in competition or war; vencer is a close synonym but also means 'to overcome' more broadly. The noun derrota means both 'defeat' and a nautical 'course/route', so context matters.

Examples

"El equipo derrotó al campeón."

Natural Translation

The team defeated the champion.

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