derrotas

[dɛ'ʁɔtɐs]

nounfemininepl: derrotas

defeats

1. The act of being overcome or vanquished in a battle, competition, or contest

The team suffered multiple defeats this season.

O time sofreu várias derrotas nesta temporada.

2. A loss or failure in any endeavor or undertaking

His derrotas in business taught him valuable lessons.

Suas derrotas nos negócios lhe ensinaram lições valiosas.

NYC Slang

L's, losses, Ls

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

derrotas

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

derrotas

Standard usage; also used in formal and informal contexts

admitir a derrota - to admit defeat

sofrer uma derrota - to suffer a defeat

sair vitorioso das derrotas - to emerge victorious from defeats

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