Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"I'm lost" in Portuguese: estou perdido/a
estou perdido/a
I'm lost in Portuguese is estou perdido or estou perdida. Match gender to yourself. Follow with Pode me ajudar? or Onde fica…?
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How to pronounce estou perdido/a
Say it
es-TOH pehr-DEE-doo
/es.ˈtou peʁ.ˈdʒi.du/
es-TOH pehr-DEE-doo / pehr-DEE-dah
"I'm lost" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| estou perdido | I’m lost (m.) Masculine speaker. | Masculine speaker. |
| estou perdida | I’m lost (f.) Feminine speaker. | Feminine speaker. |
| a gente está perdido | we’re lost Group. | Group. |
| me perdi | I got lost Past realization. | Past realization. |
How to use estou perdido/a in real life
- 1Metro exit
Desculpa, estou perdido — onde fica a saída sul?
Sorry, I’m lost — where’s the south exit?
Full phrase + question.
- 2Beach town
Estou perdida neste calçadão sem placas.
I’m lost on this boardwalk with no signs.
Feminine form.
- 3Night arrival
Com o GPS sem sinal, estou perdido de novo.
With no GPS signal, I’m lost again.
Travel frustration.
Mistakes English speakers make with estou perdido/a
Incorrect: Eu sou perdido.
Correct: Estou perdido/a.
Temporary state uses estar, not ser.
Incorrect: I’m lost no mapa.
Correct: Estou perdido/a.
Keep the full Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Saying Estou perdido/a politely opens help fast — Brazilians often walk you partway. Add the neighborhood or landmark you need: Estou perdido, procura o Mercado Municipal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking at a bus stop
ChatPal
Você precisa de ajuda? Parece perdido.
Do you need help? You look lost.
You
Estou perdido — quero a rodoviária.
I’m lost — I want the bus station.
ChatPal
Sobe nesse ônibus. Se estiver perdido de novo, pergunta ao motorista.
Get on this bus. If you’re lost again, ask the driver.
You
Obrigado. Agora não estou perdido.
Thanks. Now I’m not lost.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm lost" in Portuguese
I'm lost (man)?
Estou perdido.
I'm lost (woman)?
Estou perdida.
We got lost?
A gente se perdeu. / Estamos perdidos.
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Estou perdido/a — pode me ajudar?
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