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lose energy
[looz ˈɛnərdʒi]
verb phrase
perder energia
1.
to become tired or fatigued; to have less physical or mental vigor
After running for an hour, I started to lose energy.
Depois de correr por uma hora, comecei a perder energia.
2.
to become less enthusiastic or motivated about something
The team began to lose energy as the game went on.
O time começou a perder energia conforme o jogo avançava.
3.
to decrease in power or force (physics context)
The battery will lose energy over time if not used.
A bateria perderá energia com o tempo se não for usada.
NYC Slang
run out of steam
Synonyms
tire out
fatigue
weaken
exhaust
flag
wane
Antonyms
gain energy
energize
invigorate
strengthen
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perder energia
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perder gás
Colloquial, figurative use meaning to lose momentum
São Paulo
desanimar
Alternative: to lose enthusiasm or motivation
Portugal
perder energia
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
run out of steam
lose momentum
peter out
fizzle out
hit a wall
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