ignorar

to not know

ignorar(eeg-noh-rahr)

transitive verb

1. (to lack information about)

a. to not know

Ignoraba que nuestros hijos fueran a la misma clase.

I didn't know that our children were in the same class.

b. to be ignorant of

Puede ser que el ministro ignore ciertos hechos.

It may be that the minister is ignorant of certain facts.

c. to be unaware

Mi hermano ignora que le preparamos una fiesta sorpresa por su cumpleaños.

My brother is unaware that we are preparing a surprise birthday party for him.

d. to have no idea

Julia ignoraba por completo que estaba embarazada.

Julia had absolutely no idea that she was pregnant.

Qué hace Marta en este grupo, lo ignoro por completo.

What Marta is doing in this group I have no idea.

2. (to disregard)

a. to ignore

Mi hermano estaba enojado conmigo y me ignoró durante toda la comida.

My brother was angry with me and ignored me throughout the meal.