bala perdida in Spanish

IPA: /ˌbala peɾˈdida/, [ˌba.la peɾˈð̞i.ð̞a] Forms: balas perdidas [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “lost bullet”. Etymology templates: {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|lost bullet}} “lost bullet”, {{lit|lost bullet}} Literally, “lost bullet” Head templates: {{es-noun|f}} bala perdida f (plural balas perdidas)

Inflected forms

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"bala perdida" meaning in Spanish

Noun

Inflected forms