perder — Preterite (Pretérito)
to lose
The preterite conjugation of perder (irregular stem-changing e>ie, ranked #43). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | perdí |
| tú | perdiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | perdió |
| nosotros | perdimos |
| vosotros | perdisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | perdieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo perdí.
Yesterday I lose.
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