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weak memory

[/wiːk ˈmeməri/]
nounpl: weak memories
memória fraca
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.
Synonyms
poor memorybad memoryforgetfulnessmemory lossimpaired memory
Antonyms
strong memoryexcellent memorysharp memorygood memoryphotographic memory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
memória fraca
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
memória ruim
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
memória fraca
Standard usage
Portugal
memória fraca
European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a memory like a sieve
go in one ear and out the other
mind like a leaky bucket
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