derrotado
Having been defeated in a battle or contest.
Derrotado describes someone who has lost a struggle, either literally in a contest or figuratively in their spirit.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- Describes someone who lost a battle or competition.
- Can refer to physical defeat or emotional exhaustion.
- Used as a state of being after failure.
Summary
Derrotado describes someone who has lost a struggle, either literally in a contest or figuratively in their spirit.
- Describes someone who lost a battle or competition.
- Can refer to physical defeat or emotional exhaustion.
- Used as a state of being after failure.
Use with emotional states
Combine with 'sentirse' to express deep disappointment. It adds more emotional weight than simply saying you lost.
Avoid confusing with loser
Don't call someone a 'derrotado' if you mean they are a failure in life; that is offensive. Use it only for specific defeats.
Historical and sports context
This word is frequently used in Spanish sports journalism to describe a team that has played poorly. It carries a sense of resignation.
Exemplos
4 de 4El boxeador salió del ring completamente derrotado.
The boxer left the ring completely defeated.
El ejército derrotado se retiró hacia la frontera.
The defeated army retreated towards the border.
Me siento derrotado por tanto trabajo acumulado.
I feel defeated by so much accumulated work.
La tesis presenta un análisis del bando derrotado en la guerra civil.
The thesis presents an analysis of the defeated side in the civil war.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'derrotado' as 'de-rotated'—like a wheel that has stopped spinning after a crash. You have lost your momentum.
Visión general
'Derrotado' es el participio del verbo 'derrotar' y funciona como adjetivo para indicar un estado de vencimiento. Transmite la idea de haber sido superado por un oponente o por las circunstancias. 2) Patrones de uso: Es común encontrarlo junto a verbos copulativos como 'estar' o 'sentirse'. Por ejemplo, 'Él está derrotado' indica un estado actual, mientras que 'Se siente derrotado' enfatiza la percepción interna del individuo ante la pérdida. 3) Contextos comunes: Se emplea frecuentemente en crónicas deportivas, análisis políticos y narrativas literarias. También tiene un uso figurado muy potente para describir a alguien que ha perdido la voluntad de seguir luchando debido a una sucesión de problemas personales. 4) Comparación: A diferencia de 'perdedor' (que puede ser una característica permanente de la personalidad), 'derrotado' suele referirse a un evento específico o a un estado temporal derivado de una derrota puntual. Mientras que 'vencido' es un sinónimo casi exacto, 'derrotado' suele cargar con un matiz emocional más profundo, sugiriendo a menudo un cansancio moral o físico.
Notas de uso
Use 'derrotado' to describe the aftermath of a competition or conflict. It is neutral in register and fits well in both news and casual conversation. Avoid using it to describe someone's character unless you intend to be harsh.
Erros comuns
Students often confuse 'derrotado' with 'perdedor'. Remember that 'perdedor' is a noun/adjective describing a personality type, while 'derrotado' is a state of being after a specific loss. Also, ensure gender and number agreement with the subject.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'derrotado' as 'de-rotated'—like a wheel that has stopped spinning after a crash. You have lost your momentum.
Origem da palavra
From the verb 'derrotar', which comes from the Old French 'derouter', meaning to break up or disperse a formation. It implies a loss of order and structure after a struggle.
Contexto cultural
In Spanish-speaking cultures, sports are often described with war terminology. Using 'derrotado' in football or politics is standard and carries a sense of dramatic finality.
Exemplos
El boxeador salió del ring completamente derrotado.
everydayThe boxer left the ring completely defeated.
El ejército derrotado se retiró hacia la frontera.
formalThe defeated army retreated towards the border.
Me siento derrotado por tanto trabajo acumulado.
informalI feel defeated by so much accumulated work.
La tesis presenta un análisis del bando derrotado en la guerra civil.
academicThe thesis presents an analysis of the defeated side in the civil war.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
aceptar la derrota
to accept defeat
sin ser derrotado
without being defeated
un rival derrotado
a defeated rival
Frequentemente confundido com
Perdedor implies a permanent trait or a label for a person. Derrotado is a temporary state resulting from a specific event.
Fracasado refers to someone who has failed in their goals or life path. Derrotado is specifically about losing a contest or fight.
Padrões gramaticais
Use with emotional states
Combine with 'sentirse' to express deep disappointment. It adds more emotional weight than simply saying you lost.
Avoid confusing with loser
Don't call someone a 'derrotado' if you mean they are a failure in life; that is offensive. Use it only for specific defeats.
Historical and sports context
This word is frequently used in Spanish sports journalism to describe a team that has played poorly. It carries a sense of resignation.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la forma correcta.
Después de perder la final, el equipo se veía totalmente ___.
Se necesita el adjetivo en singular masculino para concordar con 'el equipo'.
Elige el sinónimo adecuado.
¿Qué palabra es equivalente a derrotado?
Vencido significa haber sido superado, al igual que derrotado.
Ordena la frase.
se / derrotado / siente / él / .
El orden lógico es sujeto + pronombre reflexivo + verbo + adjetivo.
Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasDerrotado se refiere a alguien que ha perdido un evento específico, mientras que perdedor puede usarse como un insulto o una etiqueta permanente sobre la actitud de alguien. El primero es un estado, el segundo suele percibirse como un rasgo de identidad.
No es lo habitual. 'Derrotado' se reserva casi exclusivamente para seres vivos, personas o equipos, ya que implica la capacidad de haber luchado o competido.
A menudo se usa solo con el verbo 'estar'. En contextos específicos, se puede decir 'derrotado por las circunstancias' o 'derrotado por el cansancio'.
Es un término neutro. Se utiliza tanto en el lenguaje cotidiano como en contextos periodísticos o literarios sin sonar excesivamente técnico.
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