Extravío (en. Loss)
/eks-tra-'βi-o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Loss of something that was possessed or of the path that should have been followed.
The loss of my wallet caused me many problems.
El extravío de mi cartera me causó muchos problemas.
Mental confusion or disorientation.
He suffered an emotional loss after the breakup.
Sufrió un extravío emocional tras la ruptura.
Deviation or disorder in a process or activity.
The loss in the delivery of documents delayed the project.
El extravío en la entrega de documentos retrasó el proyecto.
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-trāviō', meaning 'off the path'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
temporary loss
Momentary loss or momentary confusion.
extravío temporal
in a state of loss
To be in a situation of confusion or disorientation.
en estado de extravío
to suffer a loss
To go through an experience of loss or confusion.
sufrir un extravío
Related Words
lost
That has been lost or disoriented.
extraviado
lost
Action of getting lost or disoriented.
extravió
Slang Meanings
To get lost in the neighborhood.
I went out partying and ended up in a loss in the neighborhood.
Me fui de fiesta y terminó en un extravío en el barrio.
Not knowing where you are.
After that night, I was in total loss.
Después de esa noche, estaba en un extravío total.