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derrota desastrosa

[deh-ROH-tah deh-zah-STROH-zah]
noun phrasefemininepl: derrotas desastrosas
disastrous defeat
1. A severe, overwhelming, or catastrophic loss in a battle, competition, or conflict
The team suffered a disastrous defeat in the final match.
O time sofreu uma derrota desastrosa na partida final.
2. A humiliating or ruinous setback with serious consequences
The company faced a disastrous defeat in the market competition.
A empresa enfrentou uma derrota desastrosa na competição de mercado.
NYC Slang
total blowout, crushing loss, ass-kicking
Synonyms
derrota avassaladoraderrota humilhantefracasso totaldebaclefiasco
Antonyms
vitória brilhantetriunfo esplêndidosucesso rotundo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
derrota desastrosa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derrota desastrosa
Common in sports journalism and formal contexts
Portugal
derrota desastrosa
Standard usage; may also use 'débâcle' in more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

levar uma derrota desastrosa
sofrer uma derrota desastrosa
infligir uma derrota desastrosa a alguém
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