negligenciá-lo/negligenciá-la
1. to fail to give proper attention or care to something; to disregard or ignore something
Don't neglect it or the problem will get worse.
Não o negligencie ou o problema piorará.
2. to leave something undone or unattended due to lack of attention
If you neglect it, the garden will become overgrown.
Se negligenciá-lo, o jardim ficará repleto de ervas daninhas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'negligenciar' is the formal term commonly used in professional and educational contexts. In more informal speech, alternatives like 'não cuidar' (not take care of) or 'deixar de lado' (set aside) are preferred. In American English, the phrase reflects a practical concern about responsibility and maintenance.
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