perder — meaning in English: to lose

Definition

▶ perder

Perder significa no tener algo que se tenía anteriormente, ya sea un objeto, una oportunidad o una competición.

To lose means to not have something that one previously had, whether it is an object, an opportunity, or a competition.

▶ Voy a perder el tren si no salgo ya.

I am going to lose the train if I don't leave now.

▶ Ella no quiere perder su teléfono, así que siempre lo cuida.

She doesn't want to lose her phone, so she always takes care of it.

▶ Si no estudias, puedes perder la oportunidad de aprobar el examen.

If you don't study, you might lose the opportunity to pass the exam.