Meaning
To mess up or make a blunder.
Cultural Background
Soccer is a religion here. Idioms like this are used by everyone from children to CEOs in casual settings. While understood, it is less common than in Brazil. Portuguese speakers might prefer 'falhar'.
Use with 'com'
Always add 'com' + person if you are talking about letting someone specific down.
Meaning
To mess up or make a blunder.
Use with 'com'
Always add 'com' + person if you are talking about letting someone specific down.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu sinto muito, eu ____ na bola.
The subject is 'Eu', so the verb must be 'pisei'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesEu sinto muito, eu ____ na bola.
The subject is 'Eu', so the verb must be 'pisei'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very casual, friendly relationship.
Related Phrases
Dar mole
synonymTo be careless
Vacilar
synonymTo slip up
