ignorar

/iɣ.noˈɾaɾ/
verbIntermediate to ignore
general

To deliberately pay no attention to something or someone; to disregard or overlook.

Ella ignora las críticas de sus colegas.

She ignores her colleagues' criticism.

No podemos ignorar este problema.

We can't ignore this problem.

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Often used to describe avoiding or dismissing something intentionally.

Related Phrases

hacer caso omisophrase
to turn a deaf ear
pasar dephrase
to not care

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

In formal settings, 'ignorar' is often used to describe a deliberate act of disregarding something, while in informal contexts, it may simply mean not paying attention.

Gold Rule

Deliberate Action

'Ignorar' implies a conscious decision to disregard something, not just accidental inattention.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'ignorare', meaning 'to be unaware of' or 'to not know'.

📝Usage Notes

In formal contexts, 'ignorar' can imply a deliberate choice to disregard something, while in informal contexts, it may simply mean not paying attention.

Word Breakdown

ignoro
I ignore
verb form
+
-ar
verb ending
suffix
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