How do you say forget in Portuguese?

There are a few ways to say "forget" in Portuguese, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

General "forget":

* Esquecer: This is the most common and general way to say "forget." It can be used in almost any context.

* Example: "Esqueci meu celular em casa." (I forgot my phone at home.)

To forget something:

* Esquecer-se de: This is a more formal way to say "to forget something."

* Example: "Esqueci-me de comprar pão." (I forgot to buy bread.)

To forget about something:

* Deixar de lado: This means "to set something aside" or "to forget about it."

* Example: "Deixe de lado os seus problemas por hoje." (Forget about your problems for today.)

To forget someone:

* Esquecer-se de alguém: This means "to forget about someone."

* Example: "Não me esqueça de você." (Don't forget about me.)

"Forget it!":

* Esqueça! This is a very common exclamation meaning "Forget it!" or "Never mind!"

* Example: "Esqueça! Não vou fazer isso." (Forget it! I won't do that.)

The best way to choose the right translation depends on the specific context of your sentence.