losses

The Spanish word 'pérdidas' translates to 'losses' in English. It is often used in context where there is a decrease in quantity, value, or achievement. Similar to its use in English, 'pérdidas' can refer to a variety of losses, including financial losses (pérdidas financieras), losses of life (pérdidas de vidas), or the act of losing a competition (pérdidas en competencias). The word is derived from the verb 'perder' which means 'to lose.'

Example sentences using: pérdidas

Las pérdidas económicas fueron devastadoras.

The economic losses were devastating.

This sentence is talking about a situation where the financial impact was very damaging, leading to severe economic losses.

Debemos evitar más pérdidas de tiempo.

We must avoid more waste of time.

This sentence emphasizes the importance of using time effectively and not wasting it, translating 'pérdidas de tiempo' as 'waste of time'.

Es doloroso lidiar con las pérdidas.

It is painful to deal with losses.

The sentence conveys the emotional impact of dealing with losses of any kind.