How to Say "i blew" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i blew” is “perdí” — use 'perdí' when you mean you missed out on or failed to achieve something, often an opportunity, event, or deadline..
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perdí
verbB1informal
Use 'perdí' when you mean you missed out on or failed to achieve something, often an opportunity, event, or deadline.
Examples
Llegué cinco minutos tarde al aeropuerto y perdí el vuelo.
I arrived five minutes late to the airport and missed the flight.
verbB2informal
Use 'tiré' when you mean you wasted or threw away something valuable, most commonly money or resources, in a careless manner.
Examples
Tiré todo mi sueldo en ropa que no necesito.
I blew my entire salary on clothes I don't need.
Missed Opportunity vs. Wasted Resource
The most common mistake is using 'tiré' when you mean you missed an opportunity. Remember, 'perdí' is for failing to get something or missing an event, while 'tiré' is for carelessly wasting something you had.
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