perderá
pair-deh-RAH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si no entrena más, perderá el partido.
A2If he doesn't train more, he will lose the match.
Ella perderá el vuelo si no sale ahora.
A2She will miss the flight if she doesn't leave now.
El equipo perderá la oportunidad de ganar.
B1The team will lose the opportunity to win.
💡 Grammar Points
Talking about the future
To make this form, you just take the whole verb 'perder' and add 'á' at the end. It's used for he, she, it, or the formal 'you' (usted).
The Importance of the Accent
Always include the accent mark on the 'á'. If you forget it, the word sounds different and looks like a different verb form used for imaginary situations.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Lose' and 'Miss'
Mistake: "Using a different verb for missing the bus."
Correction: In Spanish, we use 'perderá' for both losing a game and missing a train. You don't need a different word!
⭐ Usage Tips
Predicting Outcomes
Use 'perderá' when you are making a prediction about someone else, like 'El equipo perderá' (The team will lose).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: perderá
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'She will miss the bus'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'perderá' change if I'm talking to a friend?
Yes! If you are talking directly to a friend ('tú'), you should use 'perderás'. Use 'perderá' for he, she, or a person you address formally (usted).
Can 'perderá' mean 'you will lose'?
Yes, but only if you are using the formal 'you' (usted). If you're talking to a close friend, use 'perderás' instead.