A1 Idiom Informal

Perder a cabeça.

Lose one's temper.

Significado

To become very angry and lose control.

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Contexto cultural

In Brazil, this is often used in casual conversation to explain why someone acted impulsively. Used similarly, but often carries a slightly more serious tone regarding emotional regulation. It is a common way to apologize for a heated argument.

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Use with 'com'

When you are angry at someone, use 'com': 'Perdi a cabeça com ele'.

Significado

To become very angry and lose control.

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Use with 'com'

When you are angry at someone, use 'com': 'Perdi a cabeça com ele'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Eu estava tão estressado que acabei ________ a cabeça.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: perdendo

The gerund 'perdendo' fits the continuous action context.

Which is the correct way to say you lost your temper?

Select the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Perdi a cabeça.

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Eu estava tão estressado que acabei ________ a cabeça.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: perdendo

The gerund 'perdendo' fits the continuous action context.

Which is the correct way to say you lost your temper? Choose A1

Select the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Perdi a cabeça.

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is strictly for anger or loss of control.

Frases relacionadas

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Sair do sério

synonym

To get very annoyed

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Perder o controle

synonym

To lose control

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