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    Perdían (en. They lost)

    /peɾˈðjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To lose or cease to have something.
    The players were continuously losing the ball during the match.
    Los jugadores perdían continuamente el balón durante el partido.
    To fail to obtain what one seeks or desires.
    If they do not study, they were losing important opportunities.
    Si no estudian, perdían oportunidades importantes.
    Experience of suffering or lack due to the absence of something.
    They were always losing time in distractions.
    Ellos siempre perdían el tiempo en distracciones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perdere', which means to lose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they were losing patience
    They were frustrated by the wait.
    perdían la paciencia
    they were not wasting time
    They did not miss opportunities.
    no perdían el tiempo
    they were losing their way
    They were disoriented or confused on their path.
    perdían el rumbo

    Related Words

    lose
    To cease to have an object or condition.
    perder
    loss
    The action of losing or the state of having lost.
    pérdida
    loser
    A person who loses in a competition or situation.
    perdedor

    Slang Meanings

    To miss an opportunity in a social context.
    If you don't sign up for the party, you missed the opportunity to have fun!
    Si no te apuntas a la fiesta, ¡perdieron la oportunidad de divertirte!
    To let a trend or fashion pass by.
    She did not follow the current fashion, so they were missing the trend train.
    Ella no siguió la moda actual, así que perdían el tren de las tendencias.