A1
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
To be late or miss an appointment.
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Cultural Background
Punctuality is often flexible, but 'perder a hora' is still a common excuse. Punctuality is more strictly observed in professional settings.
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Use it for yourself
It is best used when you are the one who is late.
Meaning
To be late or miss an appointment.
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Use it for yourself
It is best used when you are the one who is late.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu acordei tarde e ____ a hora.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: perdi
The idiom is 'perder a hora'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
Eu acordei tarde e ____ a hora.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: perdi
The idiom is 'perder a hora'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'Ele perdeu a hora'.
Related Phrases
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Chegar atrasado
synonymTo arrive late
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Perder o tempo
contrastTo waste time
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