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/Sounds like "reh" (as in "red") + "mohn" (as in "more") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

An epic comeback in a sports match, especially soccer, where a team overcomes a losing result to win. The most legendary remontadas live forever in fans' memories and are a deeply celebrated part of Latin American soccer culture.

Examples

They were down 3-0 and the comeback was historic.

They need a near-impossible comeback to advance to the next round.

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Regional synonyms

A termite, an insect that destroys wood. In Mexico and Central America, also used to describe someone who consumes or takes everything without leaving anything for others.