loss

the fact of losing something or someone, especially when this is sad or bad for you

pérdida, pérdida de algo o alguien

• a loss to somebody/something

Collocations loss of life · loss of a job

• The company suffered heavy losses.

  La empresa sufrió grandes pérdidas.

the fact of not being able to have or do something that you want, especially because it is no longer possible

pérdida de una oportunidad

• loss of an opportunity

Collocations loss of a chance · loss of an advantage

• It was a great loss to the company when he left.

  Fue una gran pérdida para la empresa cuando él se fue.

a reduction in amount, number, or value

disminución, reducción

• loss of something

Collocations loss of sales · loss of profit

• The company reported a loss in profits.

  La empresa reportó una disminución en las ganancias.

the fact of being defeated or losing a game, competition, etc.

derrota, pérdida de un juego o competencia

• loss to somebody/something

Collocations loss of a match · loss of a game

• The team suffered a loss in the final.

  El equipo sufrió una derrota en la final.

the amount of energy that is lost when electricity passes through a device or wire

pérdida de energía eléctrica

• loss in something

Collocations loss of power · loss of signal

• There is a loss of voltage as the current passes through the wire.

  Hay una pérdida de voltaje mientras la corriente pasa por el cable.