Verb Meaning
The verb lose means to fail to keep or to maintain something. It can refer to misplacing an object, being defeated in a game or contest, or failing to win or achieve something.
Verb Forms
Lose is an irregular verb. The past simple form is lost, and the past participle is also lost.
Use in Sentences
You can use lose in many contexts, such as "I always lose my keys" or "They lost the game yesterday." It expresses the idea of something being gone or not obtained.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | lose / lost | pierdo / perdí | I often lose my phone. | A menudo pierdo mi teléfono. |
| You | lose / lost | pierdes / perdiste | You lost the match last week. | Perdiste el partido la semana pasada. |
| He/She/It | loses / lost | pierde / perdió | She loses the keys sometimes. | A veces pierde las llaves. |
| We | lose / lost | perdemos / perdimos | We lost the game yesterday. | Perdimos el partido ayer. |
| They | lose / lost | pierden / perdieron | They lose their books often. | A menudo pierden sus libros. |
Related Expressions
The phrase to lose track of means to forget or be unable to follow something. For example: "I lost track of time" means "Perdí la noción del tiempo."
Tips for Learners
Remember that lose is often confused with loose (adjective meaning not tight). Practice the spelling and pronunciation to avoid mistakes.
