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non fare attenzione

/non ˈfaː.re at.tenˈt͡sjoː.ne/
verb phrase★Intermediate— to not pay attention
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.

Collocations

non fare attenzione ato not pay attention tonon fare attenzione a ciò cheto not pay attention to what

Synonyms

ignoraredistrarsinon badare

Antonyms

fare attenzioneconcentrarsiprestare attenzione

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

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