Perder
Example: No quiero perder la oportunidad de viajar este verano.
Definition
"Perder" means to fail to keep, maintain, or retain something, or to be deprived of something, often unintentionally. It is commonly used to indicate missing out on opportunities, possessions, or chances, such as in the phrase 'No quiero perder la oportunidad de viajar este verano,' meaning the desire not to miss the chance to travel this summer.
Etymology
The Spanish word "perder" comes from the Latin verb 'perdere,' which means to destroy or ruin. This root reflects the idea of losing or letting something slip away. Did you know? The evolution captures the sense of something being permanently lost or wasted, aligning with today's usage in Spanish.
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"Perder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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