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.