1. The inability to retain or recall information effectively; poor retention of facts, events, or experiences
She has a weak memory for names but remembers faces well.
Ela tem uma memória fraca para nomes, mas se lembra bem dos rostos.
2. A cognitive condition characterized by difficulty remembering recent or past events
His weak memory made it difficult to follow complex conversations.
Sua memória fraca tornava difícil acompanhar conversas complexas.