verb

perder

lose

No ganar o dejar de tener algo que antes se tenía.

The word "perder" in Spanish means "to lose." It can refer to misplacing something, losing a game or competition, failing to maintain control over something, or missing an event. For example, you can "perder las llaves" (lose the keys), "perder un partido" (lose a match), or "perder un tren" (miss a train).

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Examples

No quiero perder el tren.verb

I don't want to miss the train.

Ella no quiere perder su libro.verb

She does not want to lose her book.

No me gusta perder en los juegos.verb

I don't like to lose in games.

Voy a perder mi gorro en la playa.verb

I am going to lose my hat at the beach.

Yo no quiero perder mi llave.verb

I do not want to lose my key.

No quiero perder mi teléfono.verb

I do not want to lose my phone.

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