pierdas
“pierdas” means “(that) you lose” in Spanish (Present Subjunctive (for wishes, doubts, etc.)).
(that) you lose, (that) you missAlso: Don't lose!, (that) you waste
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Te lo doy para que no lo pierdas.
A2I'm giving it to you so that you don't lose it.
¡No pierdas esta oportunidad, es única!
B1Don't miss this opportunity, it's unique!
Siento mucho que pierdas la final del torneo.
B1I'm very sorry that you are losing the tournament final.
Te ruego que no pierdas tiempo con eso.
B2I beg you not to waste time on that.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'pierdas' as a negative command?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *perdere*, meaning 'to throw away' or 'to destroy.' This root perfectly explains the Spanish meaning of losing or wasting something.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'perder' change to 'pierd-' in some forms?
This is a very common pattern in Spanish verbs, called a stem change. The 'e' in the middle of the verb turns into 'ie' whenever that part of the word is stressed when spoken. This happens in forms like 'pierdas,' but not in the 'we' form ('perdemos').
When do I use 'pierdas' instead of 'pierdes'?
You use 'pierdes' when stating a fact ('Tú pierdes siempre' - You always lose). You use 'pierdas' when expressing a wish, doubt, emotion, or giving a negative command ('No quiero que pierdas' - I don't want you to lose).