perder
|per-der|
/perˈdeɾ/
lose / miss
Etymology
'perder' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'perdere', where the prefix 'per-' functioned as an intensive and the root conveyed ruin/losing.
'perdere' changed into Old Spanish 'perder' and eventually became the modern Spanish word 'perder'.
Initially, it meant 'to destroy or ruin,' but over time it evolved into its current primary meanings of 'to lose' or 'to miss'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cease to have possession of something; to have something taken away or gone missing (to lose).
Voy a perder mis llaves si no las encuentro.
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Verb 2
to fail to catch or reach something (e.g., transport, opportunity); to miss.
No quiero perder el tren.
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Verb 3
to waste (time, resources) or allow something valuable to be unused.
No quiero perder el tiempo con eso.
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Last updated: 2025/11/11 14:17