non fare attenzione

/non ˈfaː.re at.tenˈt͡sjoː.ne/
to not pay attention

Non fare attenzione al rumore, per favore.

Please don't pay attention to the noise.


informal

To fail to notice or focus on something; to ignore.

Ha detto che non fa attenzione alle regole.

He said he doesn't pay attention to the rules.

Non fare attenzione a quello che dicono gli altri.

Don't pay attention to what others say.

Commonly used in everyday speech to indicate lack of focus or disregard.

Related Phrases

fare attenzionephrase
to pay attention

Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Avoid using 'non fare attenzione' to mean 'to not care' in the sense of indifference. For indifference, use 'non importare' or 'non curarsi di'.

Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

Use 'non fare attenzione' when referring to a lack of focus or noticing something, not when expressing emotional indifference.

Word Origin

The phrase combines the negation 'non' with the verb 'fare' (to do/make) and 'attenzione' (attention), derived from Latin 'attentio' (attention). The structure is a direct negation of the action of paying attention.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts. It can imply negligence or simply a lack of focus, depending on the situation.

Word Breakdown

non
not
adverb
+
fare
to do/make
verb
+
attenzione
attention
noun
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese