Ignoro (en. I ignore)

/iɣˈnoɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Not knowing something.
I ignore the answer to that question.
Ignoro la respuesta a esa pregunta.
To be unaware of the existence of something.
I don't know if there is a meeting scheduled.
Ignoro si hay alguna reunión programada.
To pay no attention to someone or something.
Sometimes I ignore the criticisms directed at me.
A veces ignoro las críticas que me hacen.

Etymology

From Latin 'ignorare', meaning 'to be unaware'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

completely ignore
to have no awareness or knowledge about something.
ignorar por completo
ignore the warnings
to pay no attention to news or advice regarding risk or danger.
ignorar las advertencias

Related Words

ignorance
Lack of knowledge.
ignorancia
ignorant
A person who lacks knowledge or information about a subject.
ignorante

Slang Meanings

I am not interested at all.
I ignore that matter, I don't care.
Ignoro ese asunto, no me importa.
To pretend I do not hear.
When he talks, I sometimes completely ignore what he says.
Cuando él habla, a veces ignoro completamente lo que dice.