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    Pierde (en. Lose)

    /ˈpjeɾðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cease to possess something that was previously held.
    He frequently loses his cell phone.
    Él pierde su celular con frecuencia.
    To not win a game or competition.
    The team loses the match by one goal.
    El equipo pierde el partido por un gol.
    To suffer damage to health or emotional well-being.
    She loses hope of finding a job.
    Ella pierde la esperanza de encontrar trabajo.
    To disappear or fade away.
    Over time, the memory of that event loses strength.
    Con el tiempo, la memoria de aquel evento pierde fuerza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perdere', meaning to cease to have or lose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    doesn't waste time
    Acts quickly, without waiting.
    no pierde tiempo
    loses one's cool
    To get angry or lose control.
    pierde la calma
    loses the thread
    To lose focus or continuity in a conversation.
    pierde el hilo

    Related Words

    loss
    Lack or absence of something that was held.
    pérdida
    to get lost
    To disappear or not find the way.
    perderse
    loser
    A person who loses in a competition or game.
    perdedor

    Slang Meanings

    To miss an opportunity.
    If you don't go to the party, you lose the chance to meet her.
    Si no vas a la fiesta, pierdes la oportunidad de conocer a ella.
    to fall into bad luck.
    Since he lost his job, it seems like he always loses.
    Desde que perdió su trabajo, parece que siempre pierde.