pérdida
/ˈpeɾdida/feminine
The English word loss is translated into Spanish as pérdida.
pérdida is a noun used to describe the result of no longer possessing something.
Meaning: the result of no longer possessing something (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun pérdida is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la to say 'the loss' (la pérdida).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpeɾdida/
Did you know?
- The word pérdida is an unexpected linguistic relative of the English word 'perish', as both share the same Latin root meaning 'to lose' or 'to destroy'.
- In a business context, if you talk about a 'loss' of money, you might use pérdida, but if you are talking about a 'loss' of a specific physical item, the word extravío is often preferred in certain regions.
- While pérdida refers to the act of losing, Spanish uses the word duelo (mourning) to describe the emotional process of loss. The two are often used together to distinguish between the event and the grief.
Examples in context
- Siento mucho su pérdida.Sorry for your loss.This sentence is useful for expressing condolences regarding a pérdida.Tatoeba #4783102 by DarkHollow, translation #2548168 by CK
- Debo compensar la pérdida.I must make up for the loss.This sentence shows how to express the need to make up for a pérdida.Tatoeba #2081649 by marcelostockle, translation #254536 by CK
- ¿Quién compensará la pérdida?Who will compensate for the loss?This sentence is useful for asking who will compensate for a pérdida.Tatoeba #1713160 by marcelostockle, translation #40445 by CK
- Siento mucho tu pérdidaI'm sorry for your loss
- Está en luto por la pérdida de su madreHe is in mourning for the loss of his mother
- El duelo puede ser una experiencia abrumadoraGrief can be an overwhelming experience
- Perder a un ser querido es muy dolorosoLosing a loved one is very painful
- Siento mucha tristeza por tu pérdidaI feel a lot of sadness for your loss
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a business failure.
- ElenaJavier, la pérdida de clientes es enorme.Javier, the loss of customers is huge.
- JavierLo sé, Elena, es un desastre.I know, Elena, it is a disaster.
- ElenaDebemos buscar una solución pronto.We must find a solution soon.
- JavierTienes razón, trabajaré en ello.You are right, I will work on it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loss” translations and entries pérdida, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pérdida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
