loses, misses, wastes
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'perder' - to lose something
He loses his keys every day.
Ele perde as chaves todos os dias.
2. To miss an opportunity or event
She loses the bus if she doesn't hurry.
Ela perde o ônibus se não se apressar.
3. To waste time, money, or resources
Don't waste your time on this.
Não perde seu tempo com isso.
4. To be defeated in a game or competition
Our team loses the match.
Nosso time perde a partida.
Related Idioms & Phrases
perde a cabeça - loses one's mind
perde as esperanças - loses hope
perde a paciência - loses patience
perde a vez - misses one's turn
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