pierdes
/pjeɾdes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you lose" is translated into Spanish as pierdes.
pierdes is used to tell someone that they have been defeated in a game or competition. Depending on the context of the sentence, it can also mean that you are losing an object, such as keys.
Which one should you use?
The default form pierdes is the informal 'tú' form, which is used with friends, peers or children. For formal situations, you should use Usted pierde.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to someone in a formal context or to an elder, use the form pierde instead of pierdes.
How do you pronounce it?
/pjeɾdes/
Did you know?
- The root of pierdes is linked to the word perder, which shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'perdition' meaning eternal loss or ruin.
- In Spanish, the word perder can mean both 'to lose' a game and 'to waste' time, such as in the phrase perder el tiempo.
- While pierdes means you lose a game, the phrase perder la cabeza is used to describe someone losing their temper or going crazy.
Examples in context
- De cualquier manera, tú pierdes.Either way, you lose.This sentence shows how to use pierdes to indicate a result in any situation.Tatoeba #3804531 by Kary, translation #2699832 by CK
- ¿Con qué frecuencia pierdes cosas?How often do you lose things?This sentence uses pierdes to ask about the frequency of losing objects.Tatoeba #6695013 by arh, translation #6694815 by CK
- Incluso si pierdes la partida, tendrás otra oportunidad.Even if you lose the game, you'll have another chance.This sentence uses pierdes in the context of losing a game.Tatoeba #1939299 by teskmon, translation #30625 by Kat
- Pierdes el juegoYou lose the game
- Pierdes el partidoYou lose the match
- Usted pierde su oportunidadYou lose your chance
- Ha perdido el casoYou lost the case
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are playing a board game.
- Alejandro¡Mira! Ya llegué a la meta.Look! I already reached the finish line.
- MaríaNo puede ser, estaba muy cerca.It can't be, I was so close.
- AlejandroLo siento, María, pero pierdes.I'm sorry, María, but you lose.
- MaríaEstá bien, jugamos otra vez.That's okay, let's play again.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
