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loss in Spanish

loss in Spanish is pérdida, derrota — loss means the state of no longer having something you once had.

loss in Spanish

pérdida
noun
derrota
noun
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
pérdida
noun
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.

What does "loss" mean?

  1. noun The state of no longer having something you once had.
    "The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read."
  2. noun Defeat in a game, contest, or war.
    "A narrow loss in the semi-final left the players in tears."
  3. noun The grief felt after someone close to you dies.
    "He never really got over the loss of his wife."
  4. noun An amount of money spent or given up without a matching gain.
    "The little cafe ran at a loss all winter before business picked up."
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loss in a sentence

  • The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read.
  • After the loss of his hearing, he learned to sign.
  • A narrow loss in the semi-final left the players in tears.
  • Our chess club suffered a heavy loss against the neighbouring school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "loss" in Spanish?
"loss" in Spanish is pérdida, derrota. loss means: The state of no longer having something you once had.
How do you use "loss" in a sentence?
Example: "The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read." In Spanish, "loss" is pérdida, derrota.
Are there other ways to say "loss" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "loss": pérdida, derrota.
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