vencer
to defeat
To defeat, overcome, or vanquish someone or something
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Vencer means to defeat and is related to the English word vanquish0, which means to defeat or conquer0.
vencer
to defeat, to beat, to overcome, to conquer
To defeat or overcome an opponent or obstacle.
- El equipo venció al rival por tres goles = The team defeated the rival by three goals
- Logró vencer su miedo a las alturas = He managed to overcome his fear of heights
to expire, to be due (administrative)
When a document, deadline, or obligation has been “vanquished” because it ran out of time.
- Mi pasaporte vence el próximo mes = My passport expires next month
- La deuda vence el viernes = The debt is due on Friday