How to Say "forfeits" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “forfeits” is “pierde” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Si no se apura, **pierde** el vuelo a Madrid.
If he doesn't hurry up, he misses the flight to Madrid.
Cuando ella está en redes sociales, **pierde** mucho tiempo.
When she is on social media, she wastes a lot of time.
El presidente **pierde** la oportunidad de hablar con la prensa.
The president misses the opportunity to speak with the press.
Missing vs. Losing
In Spanish, the same word, 'perder,' is used for 'losing' an object and 'missing' a bus or flight. Context tells you which meaning applies.
Using 'echar de menos'
Mistake: “Él pierde a su familia. (Meaning: He misses his family.)”
Correction: Él echa de menos a su familia. Use 'echar de menos' or 'extrañar' when you mean 'to feel the absence of a person'.
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