Usages of esquecer-se
Eu tento lembrar de trazer dinheiro, mas às vezes esqueço-me.
I try to remember to bring money, but sometimes I forget.
Ela esqueceu-se do livro.
She forgot the book.
Depois do jantar, tive de pagar a conta com cartão, pois esqueci-me de levar dinheiro.
After dinner, I had to pay the bill with a card, because I forgot to bring money.
Se te esqueceres do cachecol, empresto‑te o meu.
If you forget your scarf, I will lend you mine.
O utilizador não consegue iniciar sessão no computador porque se esqueceu da palavra‑passe.
The user can’t sign in on the computer because he forgot the password.
Eu esqueci-me do passe em casa.
I forgot the pass at home.
Vou repetindo as palavras em voz alta para não me esquecer.
I keep repeating the words out loud so I don’t forget.
Antes que eu me esqueça, compra cogumelos e espinafres na mercearia.
Before I forget, buy mushrooms and spinach at the grocery store.
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