esquece

Esquece is a Portuguese word that functions as a conjugated form of the verb esquecer, meaning to forget. It appears in several grammatical contexts, most often as a present-tense form for você (you forget) and for ele/ela (he/she forgets). It is also widely used as an informal imperative meaning “forget!” when addressing someone familiar, and as a standalone interjection meaning “forget it” in everyday speech. The form is commonly heard in Brazilian Portuguese and in many dialects of European Portuguese, though exact usage can vary by region.

As an imperative, esquece is frequently heard in casual conversation to suggest dismissing a concern or a suggestion, as in “Esquece isso” (Forget about that). As a verb form in the present indicative, it appears in sentences like “Ele esquece as chaves” (He forgets the keys) or “Você esquece de trazer o relatório” (You forget to bring the report), depending on the pronoun system used.

Usage notes and related forms: the infinitive is esquecer, and related nouns include esquecimento (forgetfulness) and memory-related terms. In formal writing, speakers may prefer more explicit imperatives such as “esqueça” (for você) or “esqueçam” (for vocês), depending on formality and number. The word remains common in colloquial Portuguese, where its brevity and figurative value contribute to its frequent use in everyday communication. See also esquecer, esquecimento, memória.