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    Pierden (en. Lose)

    /pjeɾðen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop possessing something one had.
    Students lose a lot of time if they do not organize themselves.
    Los estudiantes pierden mucho tiempo si no se organizan.
    To not win in a game, competition, or dispute.
    The soccer team loses every time it plays against its rivals.
    El equipo de fútbol pierde cada vez que juega contra sus rivales.
    To experience the loss of something or someone.
    They lose a loved one and are very sad.
    Ellos pierden a un ser querido y están muy tristes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perdere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one's mind
    To lose control or act irrationally.
    perder la cabeza
    to lose the thread
    Difficulty in following a topic or conversation.
    perder el hilo
    to not lose faith
    To maintain hope in a difficult situation.
    no perder la fe

    Related Words

    loser
    A person who loses in a competition.
    perdedor
    loss
    The situation of losing something.
    perdida
    to get lost
    Not finding the way or route.
    perderse

    Slang Meanings

    They lose because they do not make an effort.
    If you don't study, you lose the opportunity to pass.
    Si no estudias, pierden la oportunidad de aprobar.
    They fall behind.
    If you don't hurry, you miss the train.
    Si no te apuras, pierden el tren.