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A loss in competition or conflict
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Derrota means defeat and comes from the idea of being broken apart completely.
derrota
defeat, loss
The result of losing in a competition or conflict. This meaning is also related to the English word rout, which refers to an overwhelming, decisive defeat.
course, route (nautical)
The path a ship follows at sea, or the path it breaks apart through the open water. This meaning is also related to the English word route, which comes from the same idea of breaking open a path for travel.