derrotado
/deh-rroh-TAH-doh/
defeated
A knight sitting with a broken sword shows the feeling of being defeated after a battle.
derrotado(Adjective)
defeated
?losing a competition or battle
beaten
?having lost a game or contest
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Person
Since this word describes a person or thing, it must change to match them. Use 'derrotada' for a female, 'derrotados' for a group of men, and 'derrotadas' for a group of women.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it with 'Ser'
When you want to say someone 'was defeated' (the action of losing), use it with the verb 'ser' (to be).
A person sitting alone under a rain cloud represents feeling crushed and emotionally overwhelmed.
derrotado(Adjective)
crushed
?feeling emotionally overwhelmed or hopeless
worn out
?feeling physically or mentally exhausted
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it with 'Estar'
When talking about a temporary feeling or mood, use this word with the verb 'estar' (to be) or 'sentirse' (to feel).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Not just for wars
Mistake: "Using 'cansado' for everything."
Correction: Use 'derrotado' when you want to sound more dramatic or describe a deeper level of being worn out.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: derrotado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence describes someone feeling emotionally crushed?
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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.