The verb to lose in Portuguese (perder) usually means 'to lose', 'to miss', but it can also have very different meanings depending on the context. Here some some key Brazilian Portuguese expressions you need to know.

1. 6 Brazilian Expressions With the Verb 'Perder'
(to lose) Every Learner Need to Know

2. Perder a hora
Literally: to lose the hour
Meaning: oversleep, lose track of time

3. Perder as chaves
Meaning: to lose one’s keys

4. Estar perdido, se perder
Literally: to lose yourself
Meaning: to get lost

5. Duascabeçaspensammelhorqueuma
Twoheadsarebetterthanone
Perder tempo
Literally: to lose time
Meaning: to waste time

6. Duascabeçaspensammelhorqueuma
Twoheadsarebetterthanone
Perder a cabeça
Meaning: to lose one’s head

7. Duascabeçaspensammelhorqueuma
Twoheadsarebetterthanone
Perder o trem
Literally: to lose the train
Meaning: to miss the train