Translation of Spanish word "pérdida" to English
pérdida
/peɾˈdiθa/
Meaning
NounThe act of losing something or someone.
How to use
Pérdida ('loss') is feminine. Note the written accent on the e. Pérdida de peso — Weight loss. Pérdida de tiempo — Waste of time.
🇬🇧 English
loss
Example
La pérdida de la empresa fue causada por la mala gestión.
The company's loss was caused by bad management.
La pérdida de la inversión fue significativa.
The loss of the investment was significant.
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Common phrases
- pérdida de tiempo— waste of time
- pérdida de memoria— memory loss / amnesia
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The Spanish word "pérdida" means "loss" in English.
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