A2 Collocation خنثی

Perder peso.

To lose weight.

معنی

To reduce one's body mass.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Operación Bikini' is a widely used term in Spain to describe the collective effort to lose weight before the summer holidays. In Mexico, 'bajar de peso' is much more common than 'perder peso' in daily life, partly due to the influence of health campaigns like 'Chécate, Mídete, Muévete'. Argentina has a very high cultural emphasis on physical appearance, and 'perder peso' is a very frequent topic in social circles, often discussed with great intensity. In Colombia, fitness culture is huge. People often use 'perder peso' alongside 'tonificar' (to tone up).

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Use with 'intentar'

If you are currently trying to lose weight, say 'Estoy intentando perder peso'.

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Avoid 'de'

Never say 'perder de peso'. It's a common error for English speakers.

معنی

To reduce one's body mass.

💡

Use with 'intentar'

If you are currently trying to lose weight, say 'Estoy intentando perder peso'.

⚠️

Avoid 'de'

Never say 'perder de peso'. It's a common error for English speakers.

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Figurative use

Use 'perder peso' in business meetings to describe a competitor losing influence.

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Directness

Don't be offended if a Spanish speaker mentions your weight; it's often just an observation.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'perder' in the present tense.

Yo ________ peso cuando hago mucho ejercicio.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: pierdo

The verb 'perder' is stem-changing (e -> ie) for the 'yo' form.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quiero perder peso.

'Perder peso' does not need the preposition 'de', and after 'quiero', we use the infinitive.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are all related terms for weight reduction.

Complete the dialogue.

Doctor: 'Usted tiene el colesterol alto. Debe ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: perder peso

In a medical context, 'perder peso' is the standard recommendation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Perder vs. Bajar

Perder Peso
Neutral/Formal
No 'de'
Bajar de Peso
Informal/LatAm
Uses 'de'

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'perder' in the present tense. جای خالی A2

Yo ________ peso cuando hago mucho ejercicio.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: pierdo

The verb 'perder' is stem-changing (e -> ie) for the 'yo' form.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quiero perder peso.

'Perder peso' does not need the preposition 'de', and after 'quiero', we use the infinitive.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are all related terms for weight reduction.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Doctor: 'Usted tiene el colesterol alto. Debe ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: perder peso

In a medical context, 'perder peso' is the standard recommendation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Sí, son sinónimos, pero 'perder peso' es una acción (perder kilos) y 'adelgazar' es el proceso de volverse delgado.

Porque el verbo 'perder' es transitivo y no requiere una preposición para su objeto directo 'peso'.

Úsalo principalmente en contextos informales o si estás en América Latina.

Se dice 'la pérdida de peso'.

Sí, puede serlo. Es mejor decir '¿Has pensado en cuidar tu salud?'

Generalmente no. Para objetos se usa 'pesar menos'.

Es regular: perdí, perdiste, perdió, perdimos, perdisteis, perdieron.

Subir de peso o engordar.

Sí, es la frase más común para definir objetivos.

Significa perder poder o influencia.

عبارات مرتبط

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Bajar de peso

synonym

To lose weight

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Adelgazar

synonym

To become thin

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Ponerse a dieta

builds on

To go on a diet

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Quemar calorías

similar

To burn calories

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Mantener el peso

contrast

To maintain weight

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Subir de peso

contrast

To gain weight

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