vencer

Senses

1. 1.

   to win, to defeat

   to be victorious in a competition, game, or battle

2. 2.

   to overcome, to conquer

   to successfully deal with or get past a difficulty or obstacle

3. 3.

   to expire, to be due

   to reach the end of a validity period (contracts, bills, documents)

Examples

• "Nosso time venceu o campeonato pela terceira vez consecutiva."

  Our team won the championship for the third consecutive time.

• "Ela conseguiu vencer o medo de falar em público."

  She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking.

• "O prazo para pagar a conta vence amanhã."

  The deadline to pay the bill is due tomorrow.

Usage

Very common verb with multiple meanings. When referring to bills, deadlines, or contracts, "vencer" means to expire or come due (not "to win"). Common collocations: vencer uma partida (win a match), vencer obstáculos (overcome obstacles), o prazo vence (the deadline expires).