clades
[ˈkɫaː.deːs]
The English phrase "defeat" can be translated into Latin as clades.
clades is used to express a defeat that results from a disaster or a significant setback. You may also use the term Perditio to mean "destruction," though it can be employed to convey the idea of "defeat."
Meaning: to overcome in battle or contest (verb)
Which one should you use?
The related noun stragēs refers specifically to the act of being defeated or the state of losing.
Related words
Did you know?
- While clades is a defeat, the related word procella refers to a violent storm or gale.
- The Latin term perditio can mean both the defeat of an army and the spiritual state of being 'lost' or 'perished'.
- The term perditio can be used to mean 'defeat', but it carries a much heavier weight of 'total destruction' than the English word implies.
Examples in context
- Populares in ea provincia magna victoria adversarios vicerunt.The Populares defeated their opponents with a great victory in that province.
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia are discussing a military report.
- MarcusClaudia, videris tristis.Claudia, you seem sad.
- ClaudiaClades magna est, Marce.The defeat is great, Marcus.
- MarcusPossumusne vincere iterum?Can we win again?
- ClaudiaSpero nos cladem superaturos esse.I hope we overcome the defeat.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry clades, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clades, CC BY-SA 4.0.
