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    Perdería (en. Would lose)

    /peɾˈðeɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of suffering the loss of something.
    If I were to arrive late, I would miss the train.
    Si llegara tarde, perdería el tren.
    Expresses a hypothetical situation in which one would stop having what one possesses.
    If he doesn’t study, he would lose the chance to pass.
    Si no estudia, perdería la oportunidad de aprobar.
    It is used to refer to the possibility of not winning.
    On a bad day, he would lose any game.
    En un mal día, perdería cualquier juego.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'perder,' which comes from the Latin 'perdere' meaning 'to destroy' or 'to waste.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lose your head
    To go crazy or act without reasoning.
    perder la cabeza
    not lose faith
    To maintain hope in difficult situations.
    no perder la fe
    waste time
    To invest time in something that has no value.
    perder el tiempo

    Related Words

    loser
    A person who loses or who is defeated.
    perdedor
    loss
    The action of losing or the result of having lost.
    pérdida
    to get lost
    To disappear or not be present in a place.
    perderse

    Slang Meanings

    To lose something important.
    If you don't arrive on time, you will miss the party.
    Si no llegas a tiempo, vas a perder la fiesta.
    To stop having an opportunity.
    If you don’t apply, you would lose a great opportunity.
    Si no aplicas, perderías una gran oportunidad.