perdiendo
/peɾdjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "losing" is translated into Spanish as perdiendo.
Like in English, perdiendo can be used for both losing a physical object and losing a competition or a state of being (like patience).
How does it change in a sentence?
perdiendo is the gerund form of the verb perder, which means "to lose". It is used to express continuous action.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾdjendo/
Did you know?
- The verb perder is used in the expression perder los estribos, which literally means 'losing the stirrups' but is used to describe losing one's temper.
- The word perdiendo comes from the Latin perdere, which originally meant 'to destroy' or 'to ruin' rather than simply misplacing something.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, perder can mean 'to miss' in the context of transport, such as perdiendo el autobús for 'losing' or missing the bus.
Examples in context
- Tom está perdiendo a Mary.Tom is losing Mary.This sentence is useful for showing how to use perdiendo with a person.Tatoeba #5809666 by arh, translation #2273279 by CK
- ¿Estás perdiendo la cabeza?Are you losing your mind?This sentence shows how to use perdiendo to ask about someone's mental state.Tatoeba #1338500 by marcelostockle, translation #271606 by CK
- Estoy perdiendo la paciencia.I'm losing patience.This sentence demonstrates how to use perdiendo when talking about losing a quality like patience.Tatoeba #2406603 by hayastan, translation #2248100 by CK
- He perdido el partidoI have lost the game
- Ella perdió su empleoShe lost her job
- El equipo fue derrotadoThe team was defeated
- Me sentí derrotado/a después de perder mi oportunidadI felt defeated after losing my chance
- El candidato padeció una derrota aplastanteThe candidate suffered a crushing defeat
- ¡Perdí el partido!I lost the game!
- ¡Caímos en el último minuto!We lost in the last minute!
- Pierdes siempre en los juegosYou always lose in games
- No puedo creer que perdimos por tan pocoI can't believe we lost by so little
- Me siento triste porque mi equipo fue derrotadoI feel sad because my team was defeated
- Siempre pierdo en los juegos de mesa con mis amigosI always lose in board games with my friends
- Caímos rendidos después de perder el campeonatoWe were exhausted after losing the championship
- Perdieron el partido en el último minutoThey lost the game in the last minute
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are playing a video game together.
- MateoCreo que estoy perdiendo este juego.I think I am losing this game.
- ElenaSí, Mateo, vas muy lento.Yes, Mateo, you are going too slow.
- MateoNo quiero seguir perdiendo puntos.I don't want to keep losing points.
- ElenaEntonces concéntrate más, Elena te ayudará.Then concentrate more, Elena will help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
