pérdidas
/PEHR-dee-dahs/
losses
Financial losses can be visualized by an empty piggy bank.
📝 In Action
La empresa reportó grandes pérdidas este trimestre.
B1The company reported big losses this quarter.
Debemos reducir las pérdidas de energía en la fábrica.
B2We must reduce energy losses in the factory.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to money or items, this word is always feminine. Any words describing it must end in '-as', like 'pérdidas inesperadas' (unexpected losses).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Missing Accent
Mistake: "perdidas"
Correction: pérdidas
⭐ Usage Tips
Business Talk
In a business setting, you'll almost always see 'pérdidas' paired with 'ganancias' (profits) to describe the overall health of a company.
A wilting flower represents the loss of a person.
📝 In Action
Lamentamos mucho sus pérdidas familiares.
A2We are very sorry for your family losses.
La batalla resultó en muchas pérdidas humanas.
B1The battle resulted in many human losses.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Plural
While you can lose one person ('una pérdida'), the plural 'pérdidas' is often used in formal condolences to cover the weight of the situation.
A leaking pipe illustrates the loss of fluids.
📝 In Action
Hay pérdidas de agua en el baño.
B1There are water leaks in the bathroom.
El motor tiene pequeñas pérdidas de aceite.
B2The engine has small oil leaks.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pérdidas
Question 1 of 2
Which of these phrases correctly means 'Profit and Loss'?
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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.