ignóralo
/iɡnoɾalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ignore him" is translated into Spanish as ignóralo.
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone to intentionally pay no attention to a specific male person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ignóralo is a combination of the imperative verb ignora (ignore) and the direct object pronoun lo (him).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the informal phrase No le pares bola is also used.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɡnoɾalo/
Did you know?
- If you are in a place like Colombia or Venezuela, you might hear someone say No le pares bola. This colorful idiom translates to 'do not stop the ball for him', which is a very indirect way to tell someone to ignore a person.
- The verb ignorar can mean 'to ignore' in the sense of paying no attention, but it can also mean 'to be unaware of' or 'not to know' a piece of information.
- The word ignorar is a close relative of the English word 'ignorant', but using ignóralo as a command is a standard social instruction and not a comment on a person's intelligence.
Examples in context
- Solo ignóralo.Just ignore him.The sentence is useful for practicing the use of ignóralo.Tatoeba #1804074 by marcelostockle, translation #1655756 by Spamster
- Si empieza a gritar, ignóralo.If he starts shouting, ignore him.
- No le hagas caso, ignóralo.Don't pay attention to him, ignore him.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a café when a rude man starts bothering them.
- ElenaEse hombre está siendo muy grosero.That man is being very rude.
- DanielNo te preocupes, ignóralo.Don't worry, ignore him.
- ElenaEs difícil porque nos está mirando.It is difficult because he is looking at us.
- DanielTrata de no mirar, ignóralo por completo.Try not to look, ignore him completely.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
