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losses

[/ˈlɔːsɪz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form of 'loss')
perdas
1. The fact or process of losing something or someone
The company suffered significant losses in the last quarter.
A empresa sofreu perdas significativas no último trimestre.
2. The state of being deprived of or being without something that one has had
The losses in the battle were devastating.
As perdas na batalha foram devastadoras.
3. Financial deficit; amount of money lost
The business posted losses for three consecutive years.
O negócio registrou perdas por três anos consecutivos.
4. Deaths or casualties, especially in military context
Casualties and losses were reported on both sides.
Foram relatadas vítimas e perdas em ambos os lados.
NYC Slang
taking an L
Synonyms
defeatssetbacksdeficitscasualtiesdeprivations
Antonyms
gainsprofitswinsvictories

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perdas
Standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
perdas
Common in business and financial contexts
Portugal
perdas
Standard usage; also 'sinistros' in insurance contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut one's losses
at a loss
losses mount up
sustain losses
offset losses
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