How to Say "blew" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “blew” is “perdió” — use this translation when 'blew' means to miss out on an opportunity, like a bus, a game, or a chance..
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perdió
verbB1informal
Use this translation when 'blew' means to miss out on an opportunity, like a bus, a game, or a chance.
Examples
Llegó tarde y perdió el último autobús.
He arrived late and missed the last bus.
quemó
verbB2informal
Use this translation when 'blew' refers to spending money quickly and wastefully.
Examples
Quemó todo su sueldo en un solo día.
He blew his entire salary in a single day.
Missed Opportunity vs. Wasted Money
Learners often confuse 'perdió' and 'quemó' because English uses 'blew' for both missing chances and spending money. Remember: 'perdió' is for missed opportunities, while 'quemó' is specifically for spending money fast.
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