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perdido means lost — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 14, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

perdido

adjective • /[per-DEE-doh]/

lost

Example:

Creo que estamos perdidos; esa no es la calle.

I think we're lost; that's not the street.

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🧠 What does perdido mean?

The Spanish word "perdido" means "lost" in English. It's an adjective, so it describes a noun. It's used to talk about things that are misplaced, can't be found, or people who are disoriented and don't know where they are. For example, you might say "mi maleta está perdida" (my suitcase is lost) or "estoy perdido en la ciudad" (I'm lost in the city).

📚 Extra examples

  • Estábamos perdidos en el bosque.
    We were lost in the forest.
  • Mi pasaporte está perdido.
    My passport is lost.
  • Parecía perdido y confundido.
    He looked lost and confused.
  • El gato perdido regresó a casa.
    The lost cat returned home.
  • Me siento perdido sin mi teléfono.
    I feel lost without my phone.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'lost' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'lost' in Spanish is 'perdido'.
How do you pronounce 'perdido' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pehr-DEE-doh, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'perdido' in a sentence?
You can use 'perdido' before or after the noun it describes, but it needs to agree in gender and number. For example, 'el perro perdido' (the lost dog - masculine singular) or 'las llaves perdidas' (the lost keys - feminine plural).
What is the English translation of 'perdido'?
'Perdido' translates to 'lost' in English.
Does 'perdido' change for gender and number?
Yes, 'perdido' changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. For example: 'perdido' (masculine singular), 'perdida' (feminine singular), 'perdidos' (masculine plural), 'perdidas' (feminine plural).
Is 'perdido' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'perdido' is a very common word in everyday Spanish conversation.
Does 'perdido' have slang or double meanings?
While 'perdido' primarily means 'lost,' it can sometimes be used figuratively to mean 'hopelessly in love' or 'overwhelmed,' similar to the English phrase 'lost in thought'.
Is 'perdido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'perdido' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "perdido"

Synonyms: extraviado, desorientado
Opposites: encontrado, ubicado

💡 Did You Know?

In some Latin American countries, "perdido" can also be used as a slang term for "wasted" or "drunk."

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