No. 1,116 in Portuguese
perdas
Losses.
In a sentence
As perdas financeiras deste ano foram expressivas.
This year's financial losses were significant.
In this sentence, "perdas" refers to monetary losses or deficits, commonly used in financial or economic contexts.
As perdas emocionais após a tragédia ainda são visíveis.
The emotional losses after the tragedy are still evident.
Here, "perdas" is used metaphorically to signify grief or emotional impact, often in a psychological and personal context.
É preciso refletir sobre as perdas naturais do ecossistema.
We need to reflect on the natural losses of the ecosystem.
In this case, "perdas" describes the reduction or disappearance of elements within an ecological environment, like biodiversity.
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