beatable

[/ˈbiːtəbəl/]
adjective
derrotável
1. capable of being defeated or overcome in competition
The champion is beatable if the challenger trains properly.
O campeão é derrotável se o desafiante treinar adequadamente.
2. vulnerable to being struck or hit
The defensive line was beatable in the second half of the game.
A linha defensiva era vulnerável na segunda metade do jogo.
3. capable of being beaten or subdued
No opponent is truly unbeatable; every champion is beatable.
Nenhum adversário é verdadeiramente imbatível; todo campeão é derrotável.
This word is commonly used in sports contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures, particularly in discussions of competitive athletics, martial arts, and gaming. The concept reflects a cultural belief in meritocracy and the possibility of overcoming challenges through effort and strategy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defeatableconquerablesurmountablevulnerablevincible
Antonyms / Antônimos
unbeatableinvincibleundefeatableunconquerable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
derrotável
most common usage in standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
derrotável
standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
derrotável
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
derrotável
European Portuguese equivalent with same meaning

Related Words

beatbeatenbeatingdefeatovercomeunbeaten

Related Idioms & Phrases

every dog has its day (suggesting even unbeatable opponents can be beaten)
David and Goliath (the seemingly unbeatable can be beatable)
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