What does "perder" mean in English?

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Spanish

perder

English

lose

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Alternative translations of "perder"

miss
waste
forfeit
shed

Examples of how to use "perder" in Spanish

Spanish
No quiero perder esta oportunidad.
English
I don't want to miss this opportunity.
Spanish
Siempre pierdo mis llaves.
English
I always lose my keys.
Spanish
Ayer perdí el autobús.
English
Yesterday I missed the bus.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, perdía juguetes.
English
When I was a kid, I used to lose toys.
Spanish
Mañana perderé menos tiempo.
English
I'll waste less time tomorrow.

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No quiero perder esta oportunidad.

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