Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
perda de tempo
waste of time
Pronunciation: /ˈpeʁ.dɐ d͡ʒi ˈtẽ.pu/
Meaning
waste of time
Example
Quer que eu conte todos os grãos de areia? Que perda de tempo!
You want me to count all the grains of sand? What a waste of time!
Practice tips
- Practice perda de tempo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for intermediate-level learners.