perdiste
/peɾdiste/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you lost" can be translated into Spanish as perdiste.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they have been defeated in a game or competition. In a more colloquial or slang-like way, you might say Te pasaron por encima to mean you got overrun or you got crushed or Te han ganado to say you have been beaten.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on who you are addressing. Use perdiste for an informal "you", but use perdió to say "you lost" when addressing someone formally as usted. Additionally, different forms are used for groups: perdisteis is used for an informal group in Spain, while perdieron is used for groups in Latin America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the plural form perdisteis is used when addressing a group of people informally. In Latin America, the form perdieron is used for both formal and informal groups.
How does it change in a sentence?
perdiste is the second-person singular preterite indicative of the verb perder, used specifically for the tú (informal you) subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾdiste/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'lost' for both competitions and directions, perdiste is rarely used for being lost in a place, where te perdiste is required.
- The verb perder shares a common Latin root with the English word 'perdition', referring to a state of eternal loss or damnation.
- In competitive gaming or sports, some speakers use the slang perdiste por goleada even if the game is not soccer, to describe a crushing defeat.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que perdiste algo?When was the last time you lost something?This sentence is useful for asking about the last time someone lost something using perdiste.Tatoeba #6695011 by arh, translation #6694816 by CK
- ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que perdiste tus llaves?When was the last time you lost your keys?This sentence is useful for asking about the last time someone lost their keys using perdiste.Tatoeba #1751378 by marcelostockle, translation #1751324 by Amastan
- Perdiste.You lost.This sentence is a direct way to state that someone lost using perdiste.Tatoeba #7937014 by Seael, translation #6440636 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a game of chess at a cafe.
- Lucía¡Mira el tablero, Mateo!Look at the board, Mateo!
- MateoNo puede ser.It can't be.
- LucíaLo siento, pero perdiste.I'm sorry, but you lost.
- MateoFue una partida muy buena.It was a very good game.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
