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.
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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