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poor memory
[/pʊr ˈmɛməri/]
noun
má memória
1.
The inability to retain or recall information effectively; a weak capacity for remembering
She has a poor memory for names but remembers faces well.
Ela tem uma má memória para nomes, mas lembra dos rostos bem.
2.
A condition characterized by difficulty in storing or retrieving memories
His poor memory made it difficult for him to study for exams.
Sua má memória tornou difícil para ele estudar para os exames.
Synonyms
weak memory
forgetfulness
faulty memory
unreliable memory
memory loss
Antonyms
excellent memory
good memory
sharp memory
photographic memory
strong recall
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
má memória
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
memória ruim
Common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
má memória
Standard usage
Portugal
má memória
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a memory like a sieve
memory escapes me
slip someone's memory
jog someone's memory
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