derrotado
“derrotado” means “defeated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
defeated
Also: beaten
📝 In Action
El ejército enemigo fue derrotado en la batalla final.
A2The enemy army was defeated in the final battle.
El campeón salió derrotado después de un partido muy difícil.
B1The champion emerged beaten after a very difficult match.
crushed
Also: worn out
📝 In Action
Se sentía derrotado por tantos problemas personales.
B2He felt crushed by so many personal problems.
Llegó a casa derrotado después de doce horas de trabajo.
B1He arrived home worn out after twelve hours of work.
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'derrotar,' which originally meant to break a path or course. It stems from the Old French word 'desroute,' meaning 'broken away.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'derrotado' the same as 'perdedor'?
Not exactly. 'Perdedor' means 'a loser' (the person), while 'derrotado' is the state of being defeated. You can say someone is a 'perdedor' as a label, but 'derrotado' usually refers to a specific event or feeling.
Can I use 'derrotado' for physical exhaustion?
Yes! In a figurative sense, if you are so tired that you can't move, saying you are 'derrotado' means you feel 'beaten' by your long day.