Perder
Definition
(verb) To fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with something
Examples
“Ella se perdió la fecha límite para presentar el proyecto.”
“Le tiró a la puerta y perdió por poco.”
He shot at the goal and just missed.
“Ayer perdí el último tren a Toledo.”
Yesterday I missed the last train to Toledo.
“No te preocupes, no vas a perder la pelota.”
Don't worry, you're not going to miss the ball.
“Marta perdió el vaso y cayó al suelo.”
Marta missed the glass, and it fell to the floor.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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