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inattention in Portuguese

inattention in Portuguese is descortesia — inattention means a failure to pay attention to something.

inattention in Portuguese

descortesia

noun

An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.

What does "inattention" mean?

noun A failure to pay attention to something.
noun An act of carelessness or rudeness towards someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Portuguese

disregard neglect

Common Portuguese translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

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What is "inattention" in Portuguese?

"inattention" in Portuguese is descortesia. inattention means: A failure to pay attention to something.

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