perdedor
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "loser" is perdedor for a man and perdedora for a woman. As an insult for someone who fails in life, Mexicans also say fracasado.
Meaning: person who loses or fails (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| perdedor | neutral, Mexico |
| perdedora | feminine |
| fracasado | insulting |
Perdedor can mean one who lost a game or contest, with no insult. Fracasado is harsher.
How does it change in a sentence?
The words agree with gender: fracasado and fracasada.
Did you know?
- Calling a person fracasado to their face is a serious insult.
Examples in context
- No quiero ser un perdedor.I do not want to be a loser.
- El perdedor felicitó al ganador.The loser congratulated the winner.
Example conversation
Two boys finish a card game in Xalapa.
- HugoGané otra vez.I won again.
- IkerBueno, hoy soy el perdedor.Well, today I am the loser.
- HugoLa revancha es mañana.The rematch is tomorrow.
