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lose in Italian

lose in Italian is perdere, smarrire — lose means to no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.

lose in Italian

perdere
verb
perdere
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
smarrire
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.

What does "lose" mean?

  1. verb To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
    "She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door."
  2. verb To fail to win a game, competition, or argument.
    "The home team lost the final by a single point."
  3. verb To become unable to find your way, or to no longer be able to follow or track someone or something.
    "We lost the trail once the snow started falling."

lose in a sentence

  • She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door.
  • He lost his job when the factory closed down.
  • The home team lost the final by a single point.
  • Don't take it personally if you lose this round.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lose" in Italian?

"lose" in Italian is perdere, smarrire. lose means: To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.

How do you use "lose" in a sentence?

Example: "She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door." In Italian, "lose" is perdere, smarrire.

Are there other ways to say "lose" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "lose": perdere, smarrire.

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