1. A victory or success achieved at too great a cost, with losses or sacrifices so significant that the gain is diminished or nearly negated
Winning the contract was a pyrrhic victory because the company spent more money than it would earn.
Vencer o contrato foi uma vitória custosa porque a empresa gastou mais dinheiro do que ganharia.
2. A triumph that comes with heavy personal, financial, or material consequences
The military victory turned out to be a pyrrhic victory after counting the casualties.
A vitória militar se mostrou uma vitória custosa após contar as baixas.