Ignoran (en. Ignore)

/iɡ.noˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Not knowing or lacking knowledge about something.
They ignore the rules of the game.
Ellos ignoran las reglas del juego.
To neglect or not pay attention to something or someone.
They ignore their responsibilities at home.
Ignoran sus responsabilidades en la casa.
To disregard a matter or a person.
They often ignore his advice.
A menudo ignoran sus consejos.

Etymology

From Latin 'ignorare', which means to not know.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ignore someone
Not paying attention to or not responding to a person.
ignorar a alguien
to ignore a fact
Not considering or taking into account a known fact.
ignorar un hecho
actions that ignore
Acts that overlook responsibilities or consequences.
acciones que ignoran

Related Words

ignorance
State of not knowing or lacking knowledge about something.
ignorancia
ignored
Something that has been neglected or overlooked.
ignorado
ignorant
A person who lacks knowledge or education in a specific area.
ignorante

Slang Meanings

Total disinterest.
He doesn’t care about anything; they ignore him as if he doesn't exist.
No le importa nada, lo ignoran como si no existiera.
To act as if you don’t know.
Whenever they ask him something, they ignore the answer.
Siempre que le preguntan algo, ignoran la respuesta.