perderse
to get lost
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/peɾˈðeɾ.se/
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Cultural Note
Getting lost in a Spanish city is often celebrated rather than feared. The winding medieval streets of Toledo, Granada's Albaicín, and Barcelona's Gothic Quarter reward those who wander without a plan.
📝 Example Sentences
Nos perdimos en las calles del casco antiguo.
We got lost in the streets of the old town.
A veces perderse es la mejor forma de conocer un lugar.
Sometimes getting lost is the best way to get to know a place.