acabo de perder

I just lost

→ acabar

phrase Uncommon #19,096

I just lost The construction acabar de + infinitive means “to have just done something.” Acabo is the first-person singular form; the subject can change, as in acaba de perder (“he/she just lost”) and acabas de perder (“you just lost”).

SP: Acabo de perder mi teléfono.

EN: I just lost my phone.

Acabo de perder mi coche en un accidente de tráfico.

I just lost my car in a traffic accident.

Acabo de perder a mi familia, a todos mis amigos, probablemente para siempre.

I just lost my family and all my friends, probably forever.

— Ratatouille (2007)

Acabo de perder mi puto dedo, socio.

I just lost my fucking finger, dude.

— Kajaki (2014)

Acabo de perder cien dólares.

I just lost one hundred dollars.

Acabo de perder todo mi respeto a Tom.

I've just lost all respect for Tom.

Acabo de perder mi empleo.

I just lost my job.

Acabo de perder a mi mejor amigo en un accidente de tránsito.

I just lost my best friend in a traffic accident.

Acabo de perder mi trabajo por tu culpa.

I just lost my job because of you.