perderlo
“perderlo” means “to lose it” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to lose it
Also: to lose him
📝 In Action
Tengo el paraguas, pero no quiero perderlo.
A1I have the umbrella, but I don't want to lose it.
Él es mi mejor amigo y no quiero perderlo.
A2He is my best friend and I don't want to lose him.
to miss it
📝 In Action
El autobús viene ya; no podemos perderlo.
A2The bus is coming now; we can't miss it.
Habrá un concierto mañana, no quiero perderlo.
B1There will be a concert tomorrow, I don't want to miss it.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: perderlo
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'I am going to lose him'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'perder' (from Latin 'perdere' meaning to destroy or lose) combined with the pronoun 'lo' (from Latin 'illum').
First recorded: 12th Century (root verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'perderlo' be used for a girl?
No. If you are talking about a female person or a feminine object (like 'la llave'), you must use 'perderla'.
Why is it not 'lo perder'?
In Spanish, if the verb is in its basic infinitive form, the pronoun 'lo' must either go before a conjugated verb or stick to the end of the infinitive. 'Perderlo' is the correct way to attach it.