perdería
“perdería” means “would lose” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
would lose
Also: would waste
📝 In Action
Si no tuviera cuidado, perdería mis llaves.
B1If I weren't careful, I would lose my keys.
Él perdería el partido sin tu ayuda.
B1He would lose the game without your help.
would miss
📝 In Action
Si salgo tarde, perdería el tren.
B1If I leave late, I would miss the train.
Ella perdería la oportunidad de su vida.
B1She would miss the opportunity of a lifetime.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: perdería
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'I would lose the keys'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'perdere,' which meant to destroy or squander.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'perdía' and 'perdería'?
'Perdía' means 'I used to lose' (past habit), while 'perdería' means 'I would lose' (hypothetical future).