derrotar

Senses

1. 1.

   to defeat

   to win against an opponent in a competition, battle, or conflict

2. 2.

   to beat

   to overcome or vanquish in sports, games, or contests

3. 3.

   to overcome

   to prevail over challenges, obstacles, or difficulties

Examples

• "O time brasileiro derrotou a Argentina por 3 a 1."

  The Brazilian team defeated Argentina 3 to 1.

• "Precisamos derrotar nossos medos para alcançar nossos objetivos."

  We need to overcome our fears to achieve our goals.

• "Ele foi derrotado na final do campeonato."

  He was defeated in the championship final.

Usage

Common regular -ar verb used in sports, politics, and military contexts. Frequently appears in passive voice (ser derrotado). Often collocates with adversário (opponent), inimigo (enemy), or time (team). Don't confuse with vencer, which can be synonymous but emphasizes winning rather than the act of defeating.