Ignorando (en. Ignoring)

/iɡnoˈɾando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Not paying attention to something or someone.
I was ignoring the construction noise.
Estaba ignorando el ruido de la construcción.
Not having knowledge about a matter.
I was ignoring the meeting rules.
Ignoraba las normas de la reunión.
Intentionally setting something aside.
I was ignoring my friends' warnings.
Estaba ignorando las advertencias de sus amigos.

Etymology

From Latin 'ignorare', which means not to know or not to be familiar with.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ignoring the signs
Not paying attention to indications or warnings.
ignorando las señales
to completely ignore
Not taking something into account at all.
ignorar por completo
to ignore each other
Not paying attention among two or more parties.
ignorarse mutuamente

Related Words

ignorance
Lack of knowledge.
ignorancia
ignorant
One who ignores or does not have knowledge.
ignorante
neglect
Not paying attention to something.
desatender

Slang Meanings

To act as if one does not know something.
He is ignoring what everyone is saying.
Está ignorando lo que todos dicen.
Not paying attention to something important.
You are ignoring the seriousness of the situation.
Estás ignorando la gravedad de la situación.