A2 — Elementaryverb
vincere
to win, to defeat
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
trionfarebatteresconfiggereprevalere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
perderesoccombereessere sconfittocedere
Usage note
Irregular past participle: 'vinto'. 'Vincere qualcuno' = to beat someone. 'Vincere qualcosa' = to win something.
Example
"La nostra squadra ha vinto il campionato."
"Our team won the championship."
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