How to Say "forfeited" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “forfeited” is “perdió” — use 'perdió' when 'forfeited' means to lose something, like an object or a game, often unintentionally..
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perdió
verbA2contest
Use 'perdió' when 'forfeited' means to lose something, like an object or a game, often unintentionally.
Examples
El equipo local perdió la final por un gol.
The home team forfeited the final by one goal.
verbB2gave up a right
Use 'abandonó' when 'forfeited' means to give up a right, a claim, or a physical place, often deliberately.
Examples
El prisionero abandonó su derecho a un abogado.
The prisoner forfeited his right to a lawyer.
Losing vs. Giving Up
Learners often confuse 'perdió' and 'abandonó' by using 'perdió' when something was intentionally given up. Remember, 'perdió' implies loss (like losing an item), while 'abandonó' implies a deliberate act of relinquishing something.
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