Translation of Spanish word "perder" to English
perder
/peɾ.ˈðeɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'perder' is commonly used to express the loss of physical objects, money, or even abstract concepts like time or opportunities. For example, 'He perdió su trabajo debido a la crisis económica' (He lost his job due to the economic crisis). A common learner mistake is to confuse 'perder' with 'olvidar', as in 'He perdió su llave' (He lost his key) instead of 'Se olvidó su llave' (He forgot his key).
🇬🇧 English
to lose
Example
Si pierdes ese billete de diez libras, lo lamentarás.
If you lose that tenner you'll be sorry.
Perdió la audición en la explosión.
He lost his hearing in the explosion.
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Common phrases
- perder la cabeza— to lose one's head
- perder el tiempo— to waste time
- perder la oportunidad— to lose an opportunity
- perder la fe— to lose faith
- perder la calma— to lose one's temper
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "perder"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he perdido
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #140 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "perder" mean?▼
The Spanish word "perder" means "to lose" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "No pierdas la esperanza." (which translates as "If you lose that tenner you'll be sorry.").
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