perder las maletas
lose the bags
The Spanish term 'perder las maletas' translates to 'lose the bags' in English. This phrase is commonly used when traveling, particularly when referring to situations where individuals misplace or cannot find their luggage. It can relate to a variety of scenarios such as losing bags in transit, at the airport, or in a public place.
Example sentences using: perder las maletas
Cuando viajo siempre temo perder las maletas.
When I travel I always fear losing my luggage.
The phrase is used to express a common fear or concern about travelling. Note the use of 'siempre' to mean 'always', expressing a always present worry when travelling.
Si no te apuras, vas a perder las maletas.
If you don't hurry, you are going to lose your luggage.
This sentence is an example of a conditional statement, where the consequence (losing the luggage) is contingent upon the condition (not hurrying).
Imagínate perder las maletas en un país extranjero.
Imagine losing your luggage in a foreign country.
This sentence is an invitation for the listener to think about a hypothetical, yet possible, situation. It uses the imperative form of 'imaginar' (to imagine).