What is the Spanish word for "lose"?

Learn how to say "lose" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lose

Spanish

perder

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Examples of how to use "lose" in Spanish

English
I always lose my keys at home.
Spanish
Siempre pierdo mis llaves en casa.
English
I lose my keys sometimes.
Spanish
A veces pierdo mis llaves.
English
She lost her wallet yesterday.
Spanish
Ella perdió su cartera ayer.
English
They are losing the game now.
Spanish
Ellos están perdiendo el partido ahora.
English
He has lost his passport again.
Spanish
Él ha perdido su pasaporte otra vez.

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