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
perdere
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
smarrire
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
What does "lose" mean?
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verb To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
"Be careful not to lose your passport while you are travelling."
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verb To fail to win a game, competition, or argument.
"I always lose at chess when I play against my brother."
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verb To become unable to find your way, or to no longer be able to follow or track someone or something.
"The fog was so thick that we lost the path and had to turn back."
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lose in a sentence
- Be careful not to lose your passport while you are travelling.
- She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door.
- I always lose at chess when I play against my brother.
- The home team lost the final by a single point.
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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: "Be careful not to lose your passport while you are travelling." 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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