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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 memoryforgetfulnessfaulty memoryunreliable memorymemory loss
Antonyms
excellent memorygood memorysharp memoryphotographic memorystrong 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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