What does desconhecer in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word desconhecer in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desconhecer in Portuguese.

The word desconhecer in Portuguese means not know, not know, be unfamiliar with, ignore, desconhecer, estar fora de contato com. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desconhecer

not know

verbo transitivo (ignorar, não saber)

not know

verbo transitivo (não identificar ou reconhecer)

be unfamiliar with

verbo transitivo (não ter vivência de algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

ignore

verbo transitivo (não admitir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

desconhecer

verbal expression (not know [sb])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

estar fora de contato com

verbal expression (figurative, informal (not be familiar with)

(expressão verbal: Expressão usada como verbo. Ex. "se dar bem com"; "ter medo de". Também para elementos compostos mais longos, como expressões idiomáticas e ditados que começam com um verbo.)
Estes problemas surgiram porque o governo é formado por políticos endinheirados que estão completamente fora de contato com o modo como as pessoas comuns vivem.
These problems have arisen because the government is made up of wealthy politicians who are completely out of touch with how ordinary people live.

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