oblivion

[/əˈblɪviən/]

noun

esquecimento

1. The state of being completely forgotten or unknown

Many historical figures have faded into oblivion.

Muitas figuras históricas desapareceram no esquecimento.

2. The state of being unconscious or unaware

He drank himself into oblivion.

Ele bebeu até perder a consciência.

3. Destruction or annihilation

The building was threatened with oblivion by the developers.

O edifício estava ameaçado de destruição pelos desenvolvedores.

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General Brazilian

esquecimento

Most common term used in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

esquecimento

Standard usage

São Paulo

esquecimento

Standard usage

Portugal

esquecimento

Standard usage; may also use 'olvido' in literary contexts

sink into oblivion - desaparecer no esquecimento

consign to oblivion - condenar ao esquecimento

fall into oblivion - cair no esquecimento

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