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How to Say "I lost my phone" in Spanish
Say 'Perdí mi teléfono' to report a lost mobile device in Spanish. Essential for emergencies.
Perdí mi teléfono.
pehr-DEE mee teh-LEH-foh-nohneutral
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Use this phrase if your phone has gone missing and you need to report it to someone. This could be to a friend, a hotel, or the police.
Alternatives
- Se me perdió el celular.More common in some regions, and emphasizes it happened without your direct intent.
- Extravié mi móvil.Slightly more formal and 'móvil' is common in Spain.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'perder' for 'to miss' someone
Use 'extrañar' or 'echar de menos' to say you miss a person, not 'perder'.
Confusing 'teléfono' and 'celular'
'Teléfono' is general, but 'celular' specifically means mobile phone and is very common.
A small cultural note
While 'teléfono' is universally understood, 'celular' is the more common term for a mobile phone in most of Latin America.
Frequently asked
How to say I lost my phone in Spanish?
The most direct translation is 'Perdí mi teléfono.' You can also say 'Se me perdió el celular,' which is very common.
What's the difference between 'teléfono' and 'celular'?
'Teléfono' is the general word for phone, like a landline. 'Celular' specifically refers to a mobile or cell phone.
Is 'Perdí mi teléfono' formal or informal?
It's a neutral phrase that works in almost any situation, whether you're talking to a friend or reporting a lost item to an official.
