How to Say "losses" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “losses” is “pérdidas” — use 'pérdidas' for general financial or material setbacks, such as a company's financial reporting, or for family deaths.
Use 'pérdidas' for general financial or material setbacks, such as a company's financial reporting, or for family deaths.
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Use 'bajas' when referring to a reduction in personnel, casualties in a conflict or disaster, or a drop in stock value.
Learn more →Use 'daños' specifically for financial, economic, or physical harm, especially when discussing legal claims or compensation.
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Examples
La empresa reportó grandes pérdidas este trimestre.
The company reported big losses this quarter.
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Examples
El informe confirmó que hubo muchas bajas después del terremoto.
The report confirmed there were many casualties after the earthquake.
Tenemos que reducir las bajas escolares este año.
We have to reduce the school dropouts this year.
La empresa tiene un alto índice de bajas laborales por estrés.
The company has a high rate of sick leave due to stress.
Always Plural and Feminine
When used to mean 'casualties' or 'losses,' this word is always plural and feminine, so you must use 'las bajas' or 'muchas bajas'.
Confusing 'Baja' and 'Bajas'
Mistake: “Using 'una baja' when referring to multiple losses.”
Correction: Use 'bajas' (plural) for multiple casualties. 'Una baja' (singular) usually means a single discharge or cancellation.
Examples
La empresa fue demandada por daños y perjuicios.
The company was sued for damages and losses.
General vs. Specific Loss
Learners often overuse 'pérdidas' when a more specific term like 'bajas' (for people/stock) or 'daños' (for harm/legal claims) is more appropriate. Always consider if the loss refers to people, stock, or actual harm before defaulting to 'pérdidas'.
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