Perdiese (en. Lost)

/peɾˈðje.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To lose something of value, property, or belonging.

If he hadn't arrived on time, he would have missed the train.

Si él no hubiera llegado a tiempo, habría perdido el tren.

To no longer have something that was possessed.

If she lost her keys, she couldn't get into her house.

Si ella perdiese sus claves, no podría entrar a su casa.

To suffer a loss in life or in an emotional context.

Losing a loved one leaves a great void.

Al perder a un ser querido, se siente un gran vacío.

From Latin 'perdere', which means 'to ruin, destroy, lose'.

to lose one's head

To act irrationally or uncontrollably.

perder la cabeza

to lose control

Unable to manage a situation.

perder el control

to waste time

Spending time unproductively.

perder el tiempo

lose

To cease to have something that was possessed.

perder

loss

The act of losing; the fact of having lost something.

perdida

loser

A person who tends to lose in competitions or situations.

perdedor

To ruin everyday situations.

If you keep this up, you will lose everything.

Si sigues así, vas a perdiese todo.

To miss the opportunity to do something.

Don't worry, if you arrive late, you'll only miss the party.

No te preocupes, si llegas tarde, solo perdiese la fiesta.