How to Say "i missed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i missed” is “extrañé” — use this when you feel sadness because someone or something is absent, like missing a person or a place..
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extrañé
verbA2general
Use this when you feel sadness because someone or something is absent, like missing a person or a place.
Examples
Extrañé a mi familia durante mis vacaciones.
I missed my family during my vacation.
verbB1general
Use this when you failed to catch something, such as a bus, train, or flight, because you were too late.
Examples
Llegué cinco minutos tarde al aeropuerto y perdí el vuelo.
I arrived five minutes late to the airport and missed the flight.
olvidé
verbA1general
Use this when you failed to remember or neglected to do something, like forgetting an appointment or a deadline.
Examples
¡Lo siento! Olvidé completamente tu cumpleaños.
I'm sorry! I completely forgot your birthday.
Missing vs. Forgetting vs. Losing
The most common mistake is confusing 'olvidé' (forgot) with 'perdí' (missed transportation). Remember, 'olvidé' is about memory failure, while 'perdí' is about not making it in time for a scheduled event like a train or plane.
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