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How to Say "would lose" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwould loseis perderíaB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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misplacing an item or failing to win
A sad child looking at an empty hand where a small toy used to be.

Examples

Si no tuviera cuidado, perdería mis llaves.

If I weren't careful, I would lose my keys.

Él perdería el partido sin tu ayuda.

He would lose the game without your help.

The 'Would' Form

Perdería is the 'would' form of the verb. Use it when talking about hypothetical situations or things that depend on something else happening first.

One Word, Many People

This exact form is used for 'I' (yo), 'he' (él), 'she' (ella), and 'you formal' (usted). Context usually tells you who is being talked about.

Don't confuse with 'Will'

Mistake:Using 'perdería' for a future promise like 'I will lose weight.'

Correction: Use 'perderé' for 'will' and 'perdería' for 'would' (e.g., if I went on a diet, I would lose weight).

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