perdemos
“perdemos” means “we lose” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we lose, we are losing
Also: we forfeit
📝 In Action
Si no marcamos un gol pronto, perdemos el juego.
A1If we don't score a goal soon, we lose the game.
Siempre perdemos las llaves del coche en casa.
A2We always lose the car keys at home.
Cuando viajamos, nunca perdemos la calma.
B1When we travel, we never lose our cool (calm).
we miss
Also: we fail to catch
📝 In Action
Si no corremos, perdemos el autobús.
A2If we don't run, we miss the bus.
Nunca perdemos la oportunidad de visitar a la abuela.
B1We never miss the opportunity to visit Grandma.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: perdemos
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Perdemos la cabeza cuando vemos un error así'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *perdere*, meaning 'to throw away' or 'to destroy', which is itself formed from *per-* (completely) and *dare* (to give). Over time, it evolved to mean 'to suffer the loss of something'.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in its current form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'perdemos' spelled differently than 'pierdo'?
This is due to a common Spanish pattern called 'stem-changing verbs.' The verb 'perder' changes the middle vowel 'e' to 'ie' in most forms (like 'yo pierdo'), but the 'nosotros' (we) and 'vosotros' (you all in Spain) forms are special exceptions. They keep the original 'e', making it 'perdemos'.
Can 'perdemos' be used to mean 'we waste'?
Yes, absolutely. 'Perder' is often used to mean wasting time or resources. For example, 'Perdemos mucho dinero en cosas inútiles' (We waste a lot of money on useless things).