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pérdidas

PEHR-dee-dahsˈpeɾðiðas

“pérdidas” means “losses” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

lossesB1Noun

financial or material

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lossesA2Noun

referring to people or deaths

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leaksB2Noun

fluids or gases

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lossesAlso: deficits

NounfB1
An empty piggy bank sitting on a wooden table with a single small coin beside it.

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La empresa reportó grandes pérdidas este trimestre.

B1

The company reported big losses this quarter.

Debemos reducir las pérdidas de energía en la fábrica.

B2

We must reduce energy losses in the factory.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • quebranto (financial damage)
  • déficit (deficit)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • pérdidas y ganancias – profit and loss
  • pérdidas económicas – economic losses

lossesAlso: bereavement

NounfA2
A single wilted flower with a few fallen petals on a plain surface.

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Lamentamos mucho sus pérdidas familiares.

A2

We are very sorry for your family losses.

La batalla resultó en muchas pérdidas humanas.

B1

The battle resulted in many human losses.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fallecimientos (deaths)

Common Collocations

  • pérdidas humanas – loss of life
  • sentir las pérdidas – to feel the losses / grieve

leaksAlso: leakage

NounfB2
A metal pipe with water droplets dripping from a small crack into a puddle.

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Hay pérdidas de agua en el baño.

B1

There are water leaks in the bathroom.

El motor tiene pequeñas pérdidas de aceite.

B2

The engine has small oil leaks.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fugas (leaks)
  • goteos (drips)

Common Collocations

  • pérdidas de fluidos – fluid leaks
  • pérdidas de memoria – memory loss

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pérdidas" in Spanish:

leaks

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pérdidas

Question 1 of 2

Which of these phrases correctly means 'Profit and Loss'?

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👥 Word Family
perder(to lose) — Verb
pérdida(loss (singular)) — Noun
perdedor(loser) — Noun
perdido(lost) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
medidasheridasbebidas
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'perdita', which is the feminine form of a word meaning 'something lost'. It ultimately comes from 'perdere', which means 'to destroy' or 'to squander'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: pertesItalian: perdite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pérdidas' and 'perdidas'?

Accent marks matter! 'Pérdidas' (with an accent) is a noun meaning 'losses'. 'Perdidas' (no accent) is an adjective describing things or people that are 'lost' (feminine plural).

Is 'pérdidas' used for the death of a person?

Yes, it is a respectful and common way to refer to the death of loved ones, similar to saying 'my condolences for your losses' in English.