In this case, "perder algo a alguien" means that the "algo" caused a harm to the person.
The sentence says that the guy's weakness for formalities/manners and money is what reveals his true nature despite his appearance of being a good man.
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Last edited by AngelicaDeAlquezar; December 30, 2023 at 10:37 PM.
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