esqueço

Esqueço is a verb form in Portuguese, specifically the first-person singular present indicative of esquecer. The verb esquecer means to forget, to fail to recall or to not remember information, objects, or commitments. Esquecer can be used transitively with a direct object, as in Eu esqueço as chaves (I forget the keys), or with de + infinitive to express forgetting to do something, as in Eu esqueci de trazer o livro (I forgot to bring the book).

The reflexive form esquecer-se appears in some varieties and contexts, often meaning to forget about oneself or to forget to do something, depending on the construction. For example, Esqueci-me de trazer o livro is common in European Portuguese, while Eu me esqueci de trazer o livro is heard in some Brazilian varieties.

Conjugation and usage notes: the present tense form is eu esqueço, and the verb shows a notable spelling pattern between present and past forms. The preterite of esquecer is esqueci (eu esqueci), which illustrates a change in the stem that affects pronunciation and spelling. Other tenses follow the standard conjugation of the verb, with the usual variations across regions for tu, você, ele/ela, nós, and eles/elas.

Common contexts include describing memory lapses, noting forgotten appointments or items, and expressing forgetfulness about plans. Phrases such as Não me esqueço de você (I haven’t forgotten you) or Esquece disso (Forget about it) reflect everyday usage.