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How to Say "they missed" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey missedis perdieronB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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verbB1
transport, opportunity, or event
Two figures standing on an empty train platform, waving desperately as the back of a large blue train rapidly disappears around a curve.

Examples

Llegaron tarde y perdieron el último tren a casa.

They arrived late and missed the last train home.

¡Qué pena! Perdieron la oportunidad de ver el eclipse.

What a shame! They missed the opportunity to see the eclipse.

Missing vs. Not Attending

Use 'perdieron' when they physically failed to catch something (like a train). Use 'no asistieron' or 'faltaron' if they just chose not to attend an event.

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