Perder
Example: Não quero perder o ônibus para a escola hoje.
Definition
"Perder" means to fail to catch or keep something, such as a bus, opportunity, or object. In the example, it refers to missing the bus, indicating that one does not manage to be on time or retain access to it.
Etymology
The word "perder" comes from the Latin verb 'perdere,' which means 'to destroy' or 'to lose.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean losing something or failing to keep it, often used in contexts like missing transportation or losing games.
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