Si enfrentas la derrota, puedes superar desafíos haciendo un esfuerzo continuo.
English: If you face defeat, you can overcome challenges by making continuous effort.
derrota /derˈota/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "defeat".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos
- Source term
- defeat
- Translation
- derrota
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | derrota |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | derrotas |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la derrota
- Examples
- Esto es la derrota.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.
Example Sentences
La sorprendente derrota del equipo conmocionó profundamente a sus fieles aficionados.
English: The team's surprising defeat shocked their loyal fans deeply.
A pesar de la derrota, ella se mantuvo positiva sobre las oportunidades futuras.
English: Despite the defeat, she remained positive about future opportunities.
Convirtió cada derrota en una lección valiosa para sí mismo.
English: He turned every defeat into a powerful lesson for himself.
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