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desconoce

[des-ko-ˈno-se]
verb
desconhece
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'desconocer' - to not know, to be unaware of, to disregard
He disregards the rules of the game.
Ele desconhece as regras do jogo.
2. To fail to acknowledge or recognize something
She desconheces his contributions to the project.
Ela desconhece suas contribuições para o projeto.
Synonyms
ignoradesatendedesconsidera
Antonyms
conhecereconheceadmite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconhece
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desconhece
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

desconocer la ley no exime de su cumplimiento - ignorance of the law is no excuse
desconocer a alguien - to disown someone, to refuse to acknowledge someone
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