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perdas

[PER-das]
nounfeminine
losses
1. The state of no longer having something; deprivation or loss
The company suffered significant losses this quarter.
A empresa sofreu perdas significativas neste trimestre.
2. Deaths or casualties in a conflict or disaster
The battle resulted in heavy losses on both sides.
A batalha resultou em perdas pesadas em ambos os lados.
3. Financial deficit; money or value lost
Investment losses can be deducted from taxes.
As perdas de investimento podem ser deduzidas dos impostos.
4. Leaks or escapes (of liquids, gases, or information)
There are water losses in the old pipes.
Há perdas de água nos canos antigos.
Synonyms
prejuízosdanosônussinistros
Antonyms
ganhoslucrosproveitos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perdas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
perdas
Common in business and financial contexts
Portugal
perdas
Same usage as Brazil; also used for casualties in military context

Related Idioms & Phrases

sofrer perdas
arcar com as perdas
minimizar perdas
compensar perdas
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