piérdete
/PYEHR-deh-teh/
get lost
A gesture telling someone to go away or 'get lost'.
piérdete(verb)
get lost
?telling someone to go away
beat it
?slang for go away
,take a hike
?idiomatic dismissal
📝 In Action
¡No quiero hablar contigo, así que piérdete!
B1I don't want to talk to you, so get lost!
Si no vas a ayudar, piérdete.
B1If you aren't going to help, beat it.
💡 Grammar Points
Sticky Pronouns
When you give someone a command to do something for or to themselves, the 'te' (meaning 'you') sticks to the end of the verb.
The Stress Mark
We add an accent on the 'é' to keep the emphasis on the right part of the word once the 'te' is added.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it with your boss
Mistake: "Using 'piérdete' in a formal setting."
Correction: This is very rude. Only use it with friends (or enemies!) in informal settings.
⭐ Usage Tips
Tone Matters
It can be a joke between friends if said with a smile, but it's usually quite a strong way to dismiss someone.
Immersing oneself in a new place to 'lose yourself' in the moment.
piérdete(verb)
lose yourself
?immersion or exploration
explore
?figurative sense of getting lost in a place
📝 In Action
Piérdete en las calles de la ciudad y descubre sus secretos.
B2Lose yourself in the city streets and discover its secrets.
Piérdete en un buen libro esta tarde.
B2Lose yourself in a good book this afternoon.
💡 Grammar Points
Positive Commands
This uses the 'tú' command form of the verb 'perderse' (to lose oneself).
⭐ Usage Tips
Travel Tip
Travel guides often use 'piérdete' to encourage tourists to wander without a map.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: piérdete
Question 1 of 1
If someone is bothering you and you want them to leave immediately, what could you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'piérdete' a bad word?
It is not a swear word, but it is definitely rude and dismissive if said with anger. In the right context, like travel, it can be positive.
Why does it have an accent on the 'e'?
In Spanish, commands with attached pronouns usually need an accent to keep the sound on the original stressed syllable (the 'pier' part).