eres un perdedor
/eɾes un peɾdedoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're a loser" is translated into Spanish as eres un perdedor.
This is an insulting statement used to tell someone that they are unsuccessful or that they fail at everything they do.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eres (you are), un (a) and perdedor (loser). The word perdedor is derived from the verb perder, which means to lose.
Which one should you use?
While eres un perdedor is the standard form, you may also hear the informal alternative Eres un fracasado. to express the same idea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the phrase eres un pringado to mean "you're a loser".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree with the gender of the person you are addressing. If you are addressing a female, the gender of the article and the noun must change to the feminine form eres una perdedora.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes un peɾdedoɾ/
Did you know?
- The term pringado comes from the verb pringar, which means to stain or smear something with grease or glue.
- The word eres is a rare linguistic relic that actually comes from the Latin word for 'you will be' rather than 'you are'.
- In many parts of Latin America, using the phrase eres un perdedor can sound unnatural or like a direct translation from English-language movies rather than native speech.
Examples in context
- Es difícil admitir que eres un perdedor.It's difficult to admit you're a loser.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase eres un perdedor.Tatoeba #10281406 by manufrutos, translation #10278493 by CK
- No llores, simplemente eres un perdedor.Don't cry, you're just a loser.
- Siempre mientes porque eres un perdedor.You always lie because you're a loser.
Example conversation
Two people arguing after a board game.
- LucíaPerdiste otra vez, Javier.You lost again, Javier.
- JavierSolo fue un error.It was just a mistake.
- LucíaNo, la verdad es que eres un perdedor.No, the truth is that you're a loser.
- Javier¡No seas tan mala, Lucía!Don't be so mean, Lucía!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, perdedor, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
