This is the 11633rd most frequent Portuguese word.
perdem
"Perdem" means "they lose" in English.
Here, "perdem" is the present tense of the verb "perder", indicating an ongoing action of losing interest performed by a plural subject.
As crianças perdem o interesse rapidamente.
Children lose interest quickly.
In this example, "perdem" is used in a conditional context, showing the consequence of an action (losing their seats) if a specific condition occurs.
Eles perdem seus lugares no ônibus se não forem rápidos.
They lose their seats on the bus if they don't hurry.
"Perdem" in this sentence indicates a habitual or recurring action of losing opportunities connected to a reason.