perder peso

[pɛɾˈdeɾ ˈpezu]

verb phrase

lose weight

1. to decrease in body weight; to become lighter in mass

She wants to lose weight before the summer.

Ela quer perder peso antes do verão.

2. to reduce one's weight through diet, exercise, or other means

He decided to lose weight by going to the gym.

Ele decidiu perder peso indo à academia.

NYC Slang

drop pounds

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

perder peso

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

perder peso

common in urban contexts

Portugal

perder peso

standard usage; sometimes 'emagrecer' is preferred

perder peso rapidamente

ajudar alguém a perder peso

programa para perder peso

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