desquitar

Senses

1. 1.

   to get even, to take revenge

   to get back at someone or settle a score

2. 2.

   to recover a loss

   to regain money or advantage lost in a previous encounter

Examples

• "Después de perder la primera partida, el campeón se desquitó ganando las dos siguientes."

  After losing the first match, the champion got revenge by winning the next two.

• "Me desquitaré de todos los que me han traicionado."

  I will get even with all those who have betrayed me.

• "Los inversores esperan desquitarse de sus pérdidas en el próximo trimestre."

  Investors hope to recover their losses in the next quarter.

Usage

Reflexive verb (desquitarse). Often used in competitive contexts like sports or games to mean 'to win back' or 'to avenge a loss.' Can also express personal revenge or settling debts. Common in everyday Spanish.