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Conjugation Chart of “Perder” (to lose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Perder”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Perder is used to give direct orders or instructions to lose something, for example Pierde ese mal hábito. (Lose that bad habit.)

Perder is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs.

How to Use Perder in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Perder generally means to lose or misplace something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To lose or misplace something: for example, ¡Pierde esas llaves! (Lose those keys!). This is the most common meaning, telling someone to intentionally lose or misplace an object.

To waste or squander: for example, ¡No pierdas tu tiempo! (Don’t waste your time!). This usage implies wasting or squandering a resource like time or money.

To cause someone to lose: for example, ¡Piérdelo en el camino! (Make him lose it on the way!). This meaning suggests causing someone else to lose something, whether intentionally or not.

To miss out on: for example, ¡No pierdas esta oportunidad! (Don’t miss out on this opportunity!). It can mean missing a chance or opportunity.

To get lost (colloquial): for example, ¡Piérdete, güey! (Get lost, dude!). In some Latin American slang, it can rudely tell someone to get lost or go away.

Real Life Examples of Perder in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Pierde el miedo y anímate a hablar en público! (Lose your fear and dare to speak in public!)

No perdamos la esperanza, todo mejorará con el tiempo. (Let’s not lose hope, everything will get better over time.)

Amigo, pierde esa mala costumbre de llegar tarde. (Friend, lose that bad habit of being late.)

¡Pierdan esos kilos de más haciendo ejercicio! (Lose those extra pounds by exercising!)

Mamá, pierde cuidado, yo lavaré los platos. (Mom, don’t worry, I’ll do the dishes.)

Jefe, pierda la pena y pídame lo que necesite. (Boss, don’t hesitate and ask me for what you need.)

Chicos, perdamos el estrés y disfrutemos de las vacaciones. (Guys, let’s lose the stress and enjoy the vacation.)

Oye, pierde esa actitud negativa, ¡la vida es bella! (Hey, lose that negative attitude, life is beautiful!)

Equipo, pierdan el miedo al fracaso y den lo mejor de ustedes. (Team, lose your fear of failure and give your best.)

Amiga, pierde esos pensamientos tóxicos y enfócate en lo positivo. (Friend, lose those toxic thoughts and focus on the positive.)

Compañeros, perdamos los prejuicios y abracemos la diversidad. (Colleagues, let’s lose our prejudices and embrace diversity.)

Hijo, pierde la timidez y haz nuevos amigos. (Son, lose your shyness and make new friends.)

Señorita, pierda la pena y pida la cuenta, por favor. (Miss, don’t hesitate and ask for the bill, please.)

Chicos, pierdan el miedo escénico y disfruten del espectáculo. (Guys, lose your stage fright and enjoy the show.)

Amor, pierde esos celos irracionales y confía en mí. (Love, lose those irrational jealousies and trust me.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Perder (to lose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.