neglect in Portuguese
neglect in Portuguese is negligência, negligenciar, descurar — neglect means to fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
neglect in Portuguese
negligência
The act of neglecting.
negligenciar
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
descurar
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
negligenciar
What does "neglect" mean?
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verb To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
"The previous owners had neglected the garden for years."
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noun A lack of proper care or attention.
"The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect."
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neglect in a sentence
- The previous owners had neglected the garden for years.
- Don't neglect your own health while you're looking after everyone else.
- The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect.
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What is "neglect" in Portuguese?
"neglect" in Portuguese is negligência, negligenciar, descurar. neglect means: To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
How do you use "neglect" in a sentence?
Example: "The previous owners had neglected the garden for years." In Portuguese, "neglect" is negligência, negligenciar, descurar.
Are there other ways to say "neglect" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "neglect": negligência, negligenciar, descurar.
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