Meaning
To fail to catch the bus.
Cultural Background
Public transport is the main way to travel in Lisbon and Porto. Missing the bus is a common daily annoyance. In Brazil, 'ônibus' is the standard term. 'Autocarro' is not used and will sound very foreign. Public transport is often informal (candongueiros). The term 'autocarro' is understood in formal contexts.
Regional check
Always check if you are in Portugal (autocarro) or Brazil (ônibus) to avoid confusion.
Don't use 'falhar'
Never say 'falhei o autocarro'. It sounds like you tried to break the bus.
Meaning
To fail to catch the bus.
Regional check
Always check if you are in Portugal (autocarro) or Brazil (ônibus) to avoid confusion.
Don't use 'falhar'
Never say 'falhei o autocarro'. It sounds like you tried to break the bus.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Eu ______ o autocarro hoje de manhã.
The action happened in the past, so we use the past tense 'perdi'.
Which is correct for Portugal?
Qual é a palavra correta?
In Portugal, the word for bus is autocarro.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Estás atrasado? B: Sim, ______.
This explains the reason for being late.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesEu ______ o autocarro hoje de manhã.
The action happened in the past, so we use the past tense 'perdi'.
Qual é a palavra correta?
In Portugal, the word for bus is autocarro.
A: Estás atrasado? B: Sim, ______.
This explains the reason for being late.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, 'perder o avião' is correct.
No, it is the standard word for bus.
You can say 'Perdi-o'.
Related Phrases
Perder o comboio
similarTo miss the train
Apanhar o autocarro
contrastTo catch the bus
Estar atrasado
builds onTo be late
