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fazer caso

[fɐˈzeɾ ˈkazu]
verb phrase
to pay attention; to mind; to take notice
1. To give attention or importance to something or someone; to heed
Don't make a fuss about what he said.
Não faça caso do que ele disse.
2. To care about; to be bothered by
She doesn't make a case of their criticism.
Ela não faz caso das críticas deles.
3. To take notice of; to regard
He made a case of the strange noises.
Ele fez caso dos sons estranhos.
NYC Slang
to give a damn; to care
Synonyms
ligarimportar-sepreocupar-sedar importânciaconsiderar
Antonyms
ignorardesprezardesconsiderar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer caso
Common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
fazer caso
Common usage in Portugal, often in negative constructions like 'não fazer caso'
Angola
fazer caso
Standard usage in Angolan Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

não fazer caso de
fazer caso omisso
fazer grande caso
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