How to Say Lose in Spanish | MostUsedWords.com
As of 2026, the word "lose" (noun) in Spanish is most commonly translated as pérdida. This article will guide you through understanding how to say lose in Spanish, including its pronunciation and usage in various contexts.
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How to Say Lose (Noun) in Spanish
The noun "lose" translates into Spanish as pérdida (IPA: /ˈpɛɾðiða/). This term is widely used across all Spanish-speaking regions and encompasses the concept of losing something or experiencing a loss. The accent on the 'e' in "pérdida" distinguishes it from "perdido(a)," which means lost.
Examples of Usage
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- Ella experimentó una gran perdida cuando perdió a su madre. (She experienced great loss when she lost her mother.)
- La empresa sufrió una importante pérdida financiera debido al mercado en declive. (The company suffered significant financial losses due to the declining market.)
- No puedo creer que haya tenido una perdida tan grande de datos. (I can't believe I had such a large data loss.)
Synonyms and Contexts
Here are some synonyms of "pérdida" along with their contexts:
- Extravío (IPA: /ekstɾaˈβi.o/): The act of losing or misplacing something, or the state of being lost or misplaced. It can also refer to feeling disoriented.
- Desaparición (IPA: /desapaɾiˈθjon/): The act of disappearing completely or the state of being missing.
- Merma (IPA: /ˈmeɾma/): A decrease in quantity, size, or value. Often used to describe a decline in resources or profits.
- Defunción (IPA: /defunˈθjon/): The act of dying or the state of being deceased, specifically referring to the loss of a person's life.
- Ausencia (IPA: /awˈsenθja/): The state of being absent or not present. Can also refer to the absence of a certain quality or element.
- Deterioro (IPA: /det̪eɾjoɾo/): The process or state of becoming worse in quality, condition, or value. Often implies gradual decline or degradation.
- Desperdicio (IPA: /despeɾˈd̪iθjo/): The act of wasting something, especially resources or opportunities. Can also refer to waste that is thrown away.
- Perjuicio (IPA: /peɾˈxujo/): Harm, damage, or disadvantage caused by an action or event. Typically implies a negative consequence or loss.
- Fuga (IPA: /ˈfuɣa/): The act of fleeing or escaping. Can also refer to the escape of substances like gas or liquid.
- Privación [pɾiβaˈθjon]: Deprivation, loss, or lack of something necessary or desirable.
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